Marble Mountains Discovery: Explore Buddhist Origins and Ancient History in Da Nang
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10 Ratings
Da Nang
Discover the Buddhist origins and ancient history of Vietnam on a tour of Marble Mountains in Da Nang. Explore Buddhist pilgrimage sites, meet skilled artisans, and enjoy a bike ride with stunning views of Da Nang.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Marble Mountains - Visit Thuy Son or Marble of Water is also called Tam Thai mountain because there are 3 peaks located on three floors like the three stars of Tam Thai. When coming to Marble Mountains Da Nang Vietnam, Linh Ung Pagoda cannot be overlooked on Thuy Son mountain. Tam Thai pagoda is also a large pagoda that many tourists choose to visit. Huyen Khong Cave is the most beautiful scenery among the caves in Ngu Hanh Son. The cave is open-air and has an extremely unique structure with circular arches to the outside, so it is always filled with light. Tan Chon Cave is one of the most beautiful Marble mountain caves that you must visit on the Marble of Water. Am Phu Cave or Hades Cave is one of the major caves in the Ngu Hanh Son cluster. This is a natural cave with mysterious dark features and many nooks deep into the ground that seems to be going to the gates of hell. Non-Nuoc stone carving village is a destination many tourists visit when visiting Ngu Hanh Son.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Professional guide
Additional Information
This tour will teach you about the Buddhist origins and ancient history of Vietnam. Visit Am Phu (Hell Cave) and Marble Mountain and its complex of five marble and limestone hills that represent the universe’s five primary elements: Iron Mountain (Kim), Wood Mountain (Moc), Water Mountain (Thuy), Fire Mountain (Hoa), and Earth Mountain (Tho). Discover Buddhist pilgrimage sites and sanctuaries such as Tam Thai Pagoda and Linh Ung Pagoda by exploring these natural works. Travel to the mountain’s base to meet the skilled artisans of Non-Nuoc Stone Sculpture Village. Following an educational interaction with the locals.
Then we go on a bike ride and visit one of the best views of Da Nang nestled on Monkey mountain or Son Tra peninsula. You will have a chance to see the tallest Lady Buddha in Vietnam with the majestic statue and calm Buddhist atmosphere. The place where Da Nang people like the most and often visit.
Location
The Marble Mountains
Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Greer
Apr 14, 2024
Amazing experience - We had a lovely time with Thuy! She was a lovely tour guide who shared a lot of knowledge and information with us. She was able to answer ALL our questions!
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Taylorkq9731zy
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent - Very intimate and private tour. Felt like we really got to know each other and connect unlike a lot of group tours. Dao was very knowledgeable and shared a lot about her culture. Ate at banh mi queen on the way back in Hoi An and Dao ordered us some great banh mi sandwiches. Thank you for everything!
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Maxzw5471fp
Mar 5, 2024
Your - Thuy was a great tour guide of Lady Buddha and Marble Mountain! She was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. She provided a lot of historical understanding of Da Nang throughout our tour.
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560lindseyn
Feb 21, 2024
FANTASTIC Tour - Ideal for Vegetarians - This tour was a highlight of our vacation in Vietnam! Billy taught us more about the history and culture of Vietnam in one morning than all of our other tours combined! Billy has perfect English, is super knowledgeable and is SO FUNNY! We laughed the whole day! He was also able to accommodate our vegetarian food needs with veggie banh mi and a DELISH vegetarian lunch!! Do yourself a favour and BOOK WITH BILLY!
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Ceciliage9078kf
Feb 4, 2024
Unforgettable Da Nang Tour - Billy was an incredible guide on our tour to Marble and Monkey Mountain. He filled it with fascinating insights into Buddhism, history, local culture, and the typical plants of the area. He even made sure we left with a bit more Vietnamese, using mnemonic devices I won't forget! He ended our tour by introducing us to some amazing local foods, making sure to pick things we hadn't tried yet. It felt like exploring with a friend who really knows and loves these places.
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H6136xwjohnk
Feb 4, 2024
Great experience through marble and monkey mountains - Right off the bat Billy was an amazing tour guide, we messaged him on WhatsApp and he gave us the warmest of greetings. He's a smart, charming, "Guapo" as he described himself :)
His English is amazing and has so much information to share on Vietnamese history and culture, we really felt a lot more knowledgeable than when we had started. He really cares about the people he's with and was very adaptable to give us the best experience possible.
We could not recommend Billy enough, his level of knowledge and friendliness is unsurpassed.
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674josefinae
Jan 21, 2024
Great experience ! - The trip was truly incredible! We delved deeper into the rich Buddhist traditions of Vietnam and explored breathtaking places. Thank you!
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Dre_rego
Dec 21, 2023
10/10 tour - We had signed up for the Marble Mountain Tours on our last day in Vietname and when we woke up it was pouring rain outside so we weren't sure if the tour would still happen. Billy had already messaged us and was ready to if we were from the get go so we decided to make the best of it and went. Even with the pouring rain, our ponchos, and umbrellas, Billy made this tour so special and unforgettable. He was very knowledgeable of the mountains and all other things and we learned so much from him. His spirits were always high, energetic and contagious. We ended the tour with delicious Vietnamese pancakes and left knowing a few key Vietnamese words he taught us. This tour and Billy are 10 out of 10, we highly recommend! Wish we had met him earlier so we could have done his other tours. Cảm ơn Billy!
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734ayep
Dec 10, 2023
Morning tour - Staying in Hoi An, we hired Billy for the morning to be our tour guide. Despite the rainy weather we had a fantastic time and learnt a ton exploring the local sights. Not only was he a great guide as he showed us around, he gave us lots of info and tips for the rest of our stay (especially language and food!). We’d highly recommend him if you’re looking to explore the area and learn more about its rich culture and history.
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Trần
Oct 30, 2023
Memorable Trip - The trip was too much to expect, I witnessed the unique architecture, culture and local people here. Besides, my guide is also very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, I can also eat typical local dishes here. I highly recommend this tour.
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