Linh Nham Cave is one of the interesting attractions in the Marble Mountains, Da Nang Vietnam. Like its name, it’s holy to local people although not so huge. On the way to the highest point of the mountain, this is a nice place to sightsee. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about the Linh Nham Cave in the Marble Mountains.
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Must Knows about Linh Nham Cave in Marble Mountain
– Location/address: Marble Mountain (Thuy Son, Water Mountain), 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua St, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Ngoc Hoang Cave, Cave of the Jade Emperor
– Opening hours: 7 am to 5 pm daily
– Ticket price: 40,000 VND each adult & children above 10 years old
– Elevation:
– Reason(s) to visit: one of cave temples in the Marble Mountains
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/linh-nham-cave-marble-mountain
– Food & drink: not available
– Shopping: not available
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapps/line/zalo)
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Better to Know about Linh Nham Cave in Marble Mountains
Linh Nham Cave is one of the caves and cave temples in the Water mountain, the largest and the highest mountain in the Marble Mountains, Da Nang Vietnam. This cave is not big, but is an interesting place to visit. In Vietnamese, Linh means ‘holy’ and ‘Nham’ means ‘rock, rock formation’, therefore Linh Nham means ‘holy rock’ or ‘holy cave’. Here, between the 17th and 20th centuries, 3 ma nhai (inscriptions, poems, literatures, etc that are carved on the rock wall) were made. These remains are part of the collection of 78 in the Marble Mountains which won the Unesco world documentary heritage title in 2023.
In Linh Nham Cave, local people worship the Jade Emperor (the Great Emperor of Jade, Ngoc Hoang in Vietnamese). In the past, the Lady Buddha or Goddess of Mercy was ever worshipped here. Besides the Jade Emperor, Nam Tao – the god who records all human births (or Crux constellation, the Southern Cross in the universe) and Bac Dau – the god who records all human deaths (or the Big Dipper in the universe). On the 23rd day of the 12nd lunar month, one week before Tet (Vietnamese New year), there are numerous people coming to Linh Nham Cave with offspring and praying.
Linh Nham Cave is on the hiking trail from Tam Thai Pagoda to the highest point of the Marble Mountains, Thuong Thai Peak at an elevation of 108 meters.
Best Time to Visit Marble Mountains
If traveling to Da Nang and Hoi An in the dry season, from February to September, the best times to visit Marble Mountains are early morning (before 9 AM) and late afternoon (after 3 PM). In the midday, the temperature usually is high and it’s humid. The hottest hours are between 11 AM and 2 PM. Visitors should not come in this period, to protect the skin and not to be too sweaty or tired (especially if going with kids and elders). The photos will not be perfect anymore.
Between October and January, correspondingly the wet season, the best times to see Marble Mountains are when the rain stops or even when it’s sunny. Visitors need to check the weather forecast before going to the mountain (Googles can tell you the average temperature and change of rain in every hour of the day). Without rain, steps on the hiking trails and floor of the caves will be less wet, slippery and dangerous (but the cave floor is still dirty!).
In the high tourist seasons, around the end of April to August (mostly local tourists) and around November to February (mostly foreign tourists), there’re many group tours. A long queue at the elevator or crowds around the temple or parkings filled by big buses is commonly seen. Should go earlier than 9 AM and later than 4 PM if you don’t want to see too many people.
Tips to Visit Linh Nham Cave in Marble Mountain
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sunglasses, sun cream, hat/cap or umbrella, bottles of water, and cash.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandal or waterproof shoes.
– Linh Nham Cave is a holy place, so please wear long pants and shirts if want to visit, take photos and pray here.
– It’s better to visit the Marble Mountains with a local guide. Contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
Places to Visit Near Linh Nham Cave in Marble Mountain
Within the Water Mountain of the Marble Mountains, visitors can go to these places: Linh Ung Pagoda (Non Nuoc Pagoda), Tam Thai Pagoda, Huyen Khong Cave, Am Phu Cave, Tang Chon Cave, Van Thong Cave, Heaven Gate (Cong Troi), Thuong Thai Peak (Top of Marble Mountains), Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, Linh Nham Cave, Xa Loi Tower, Vong Giang Dai (River Watching Pavilion), Vong Hai Dai (Ocean Watching Pavilion)…
Near the Marble Mountains, visitors can go to these places: Non Nuoc Beach (distance: 1 km), Son Thuy Beach (distance: 2 km), Tan Tra Beach (distance: 3 km), My Khe Beach (distance: 6 km), the K20 Revolutionary Base (distance: 4,5 km), BRG Golf Course (distance: 5 km), Montgomerie Links Golf Course (distance: 10 km), Hoi An Ancient Town (distance: 30 km).
How to Get to Linh Nham Cave in Marble Mountain
The Linh Nham Cave is in the Water Mountain of the Marble Mountains (Five Element Mountain), 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua St, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city, Vietnam. Visitors can walk, take a taxi/car/minivan/bus, ride the motorbike, or use public transport (bus).
In the Water Mountain, the Linh Nham Cave is near Tam Thai Pagoda. To get there, visitors can take the elevator or climb many stairs. There are 3 ways leading to this place:
Way 1: Climb the stairs from Gate 1 to Tam Thai Pagoda and then find the brick gate behind it. The staircase to Linh Nham Cave is on the left hand side.
Way 2: Climb the stairs from Gate 2 to Linh Ung Pagoda and then continue hiking towards Tam Thai Pagoda on the other side of the mountain (past the entrance of Van Thong Cave, through two natural rocky gates). After the 2nd rock gate, will see a brick gate and behind it and on the right side, there is the staircase to Linh Nham Cave.
Way 3: Take the elevator to Xa Loi Tower and then continue hiking towards Tam Thai Pagoda on the other side of the mountain (past the entrance of Van Thong Cave, through two natural rocky gates). After the 2nd rock gate, will see a brick gate and behind it and on the right side, there is the staircase to Linh Nham Cave.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Itinerary to Visit Marble Mountains for First Timer
The Water Mountain of the Marble Mountains has pagodas, caves, peaks, towers, old trees, and holy sites. They are along hiking trails started from Gate 1 (‘Tam Thai Pagoda Gate’) and Gate 2 (‘Linh Ung Pagoda Gate’) on Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street. Near Gate 2, visitors will see the elevator and use it to go up to Linh Ung Pagoda and skip the stairs to it. However, to visit other sights in the mountain, hiking is still needed. See our recommended itineraries
Guided Tours to Marble Mountains Da Nang
Here are interesting guided tours to the Marble Mountains:
– Marble Mountains Private Tour with Am Phu Cave: From Hell to Heaven
– Da Nang Cave Tour: Adventure into Caves of Marble Mountains
– Marble Mountains Half Day Tour with Linh Ung Pagoda
– Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain Tour
– Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain Sunset Tour
– Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain & Hoi An Tour
– Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & Am Phu Cave Tour
– Da Nang City Tour Full Day: Marble Mountain & Central District
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Da Nang Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Day Tour from Chan May Port
– Marble Mountain & Hoi An Night Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang
– Hoi An Full Day Tour from Da Nang with Chinese Speaking Guide
– Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Hoi An Coconut Forest Tour
– Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills & Marble Mountain Tour
– My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour
– Da Nang City Tour from Chan May Port
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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