Marble Moutains or Ngu Hanh Son is located 8 km from Southeast of Da Nang, on a vast sand beach near the coast in Hoa Khue, Son Thuy village, Hoa Vang, Ngu Hanh Son district. Marble mountains, one of the most tourist attraction in Da Nang is being considered as the heaven of this land for its fanciful, and poetic beauties in various aspects, from ancient temples, and mysterious caves, and trees in here. On the food of Marble mountains is the resort about 5 km running along with the beautiful sea. White sand, smooth waves harmonizing with fresh air are undeniable selection for tourists visiting here.

Reminded to Marble mountains, the first significant impression in here are, the cultural and historical marks still being embossed boldly on every pagoda, and tower from the nineteenth century, each Cham mysterious sculptures of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Specifically, the poems of the Le, and Tran poetries also imprint on the moss cliffs in the caves. Historical relics such as Tran Quang Dieu’s mother’s grave, the temple of Princess Ngoc Lan (Minh Mang’s younger sister), the excellent autographed pagoda are still being preserved at Tam Thai Pagoda of the Nguyen Dynasty, the legendary Marble Mountains, the Ba Tho caves, the Kim Son mountain, the Am Phu cave, and so on. All the eloquent proofs make a legendary of the Marble Mountains attracting many tourists to experience in Da Nang.

The Marble Mountains with five mountains is the marvelous masterpiece of Da Nang nature. They are Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son (the largest, tallest and most beautiful mountain), Hoa Son (Hoa Son highlights with two signature tops) and Tho Son. These small mountains were named by the Emperor Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty to the Marble mountains in Ngu Hanh Son District. These mountains are historically attacted with many different myths. The poetic space of the scenery and the ridiculous romance of ancient stories have given in the Marble mountains leaving tourists curiosities and unforgettable experiences in here. In the Chinese philosophical perspective, the five names of the Marble mountains are representatives for five elements of the universe: Kim, Moc, Thuy, Hoa, and Tho, containing the mysterious anomalous features to create the life on Earth.

Kim Son is located in the Southeast of Co Co river. Boating on the river, tourists can admire the overall peaceful pictures of skeptical mountains along with skeptical ancient pagodas. Especially, Ben Ngu is the most reputable historical relic of Kim Son mountain next to Quan Am pagoda. At the foot of the Kim Son mountain has a cave typically with 50m in length, 10m in width, and 10-15m in height. The entrance to the cave is the natural stones, inside are the stalactites clinging to the cliffs forming the image of Quan Am Bo Tat, the very delicate statue that many Vietnamese people adore for thousands years. At the base of the statue is a dragon curled between the waves. Especially, behind the Quan Am statue is the smaller one that looks like Thien Tai Dong Tu and on the left is the Phoenix statue with two long and wide wings spreading over the ceiling. It can be said that this is a beautiful relief that nature has given to Kim Son. Also, Quan Am Pagoda is the another attraction of Kim Son mountain, typically with a fragrant lotus in front of the pagoda, and be famous for Quan Am festival in 19/2 lunar calendar annually.

Moc Son is located on the East, next to the sea and Thuy Son mountain. The East and the South of the Moc Son mountain are sandy, the North is the field and the West is the village. Moc Son has no temples, only has a white marble block like a person sitting on the mountain.

Thuy Son mountain or Non Nuoc Pagoda is the most beautiful scenery in the Marble mountains for its charming beauty. The Thuy Son mountain has 15 ha from east to west, typically with many ancient pagodas. There are two famous temples of Da Nang in here, Tam Thai pagoda and Linh Ung pagoda. The way up to the mountain is made of stone layers, being topped by three mountains called “Tam Thai” because it is like “Tam Tam Thai “means the 3 stars make up the tail of the Great Bear Star. Tourists from the sea to visit Linh Ung pagoda should take about 108 steps, if coming to the Tam Thai temple located in the South, they must go further, 156 steps to the top of the mountains.

Hoa Son consists of two tops and a rocky outcrop connecting them. The west mountain near Kim Son is Duong Hoa Son, located on the banks of Co Co river. On the west side of the mountain, facing to the north, opposite to the large Kim Son, Hoa Son appears majestically on the sandy beach with a large three-kanji carved into the cliff “Duong Hoa Son”. In the mountain of Duong Hoa Son there are caves and Pho Son Da Temple. The top to the east, near the road to Hoi An has many rocks lying on the side and that create many slices, and trees are interwoven with creeks.

Tho Son is a mountain located on north of Kim Son and west of Thuy Son mountain. This is the lowest, but also longest mountain, looks like a dragon lying on the sand. The west of Tho Son is Ba Cha river. The mountain has two levels, the top of which is the top of the block, especially on the east side. The northern slope is steep, with narrow and low steep cliffs. The body of the mountain has a thin layer of grass covered to reveal many places of red clay color with many ancient bricks in Champa. On the cliff next to the Bo De temple there is a large rock about 30m in height shaped like a Buddha, creating the mysterious beauty of Tho Son mountain.
Coming to Marble mountains, tourists not only immerse into the natural beauty, ideal holidays in the Non Nuoc beach resort, but also experience the special festivals. Let’s come to Marble mountains, the Central of Vietnam, on the journey to explore cultural values of spirituality contribute to the magic and fascinating beauty of Da Nang in here.