The Marble Mountains (or the Five Elements Mountain) is a group of five spectacular rocky mountains in Da Nang and Hoi An area. It accommodates sacred temples and cave temples as well as historical sites. Meaning that visitors need to ‘cover’ if want to sightsee. On the other side, to go to these places, it’s needed to climb many stairs. So now, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you what you should and should not wear to the Marble Mountains.
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Must Knows about Marble Mountains (Da Nang)
– Location/address: 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Name in Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son (literally ‘the Five Elements Mountain’)
– Other name(s): Non Nuoc (meaning ‘mountain and water’), Pho Da Son (the Buddha Mountain), Ngu Chi Son (literally ‘Five (Buddha’s) Fingers Mountain’)
– Opening hours: 7:30 AM to 5 PM (6 AM to 6 PM in the summertime)
– Ticket price: 40,000 VND/adult & children above 10 years old (2024)
– Mountains: Thuy Son (‘water mountain’, largest), Moc Son (‘wood mountain’), Kim Son (‘metal moutain’), Hoa Son (‘fire mountain’, smallest), Tho Son (‘earth mountain’)
– Elevation: 108 meters (approx 354 ft)
– Type: marble rock, limestone rock
– Age of rock: some millions of years old
– Highest point: Thuong Thai Peak
– Reason(s) to visit: spectacular natural beauty, century-old Buddhist temples, extensive system of caves, peaks with panoramic view, traditional stone carving village, Unesco-listed rock inscriptions
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Way(s) to visit: hiking, climbing stairs
– Time to spend: 1,5 to 2 hours
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/marble-mountains-travel-guide
– Recognition(s): national scenic spot (1990), special national scenic spot (2018), Unesco documentary heritage of Asia Pacific (2023)
– Event(s): Quan The Am festival, Vu Lan festival, Lunar New year festival
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Fact: The Marble Mountains is the most famous mountain in Da Nang and Vietnam
The Marble Mountains on Map
Weather & Climate in Marble Mountains Vietnam
During the year, there are two distinct areas in the Marble Mountains Da Nang: the dry season (from February to end of August) and the rainy season (from September to January). In the dry season, it’s sunny everyday and the temperature will be high in the midday. This period of time is good for sightseeing and taking pictures. To avoid the strong heat, we recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon. In the rainy season, it rains frequently, making the stairs slippery and the cave floor wet. Top tip is checking the weather forecast in advance.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours to Marble Mountains everyday. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
What to Wear to Marble Mountains Vietnam?
Visitors need to wear respectively to the Marble Mountains. In Vietnam, this is a holy/religious place because it has Buddhist temples and pagodas (Linh Ung Pagoda, Tam Thai Pagoda,…). In other words, men and women need to wear long pants which cover the upper knees and a shirt which covers the navel and armpits. Female visitors also need to make sure that their shirt covers the back and the chest. The skirt must be long (to cover the navel). Clothes made of see-through materials are not accepted in Vietnamese traditional culture because it’s not respectful enough. Pants or shirts that fit tightly around the body (such as jegging,…), is thought to be not good for a temple visit. All kinds of footwear will be acceptable (so shoes, flip flops, sandals, high heels,… are okay).
Before going into temples and pagodas at the Marble Mountains, make sure that visitors remove the hat, sun glasses and rain poncho (or umbrella) as well as take shoes off.
Dress code checking is strict in the Marble Mountains. Visitors will be not allowed to enter worshipping places if do not wear respectively.
If do not have a long pant or shirt because of traveling in hot months, visitors can go to shops around the foot of the Marble Mountains to buy. Using a sarong or a long piece of fabric to wrap around the body to cover shoulders, chest, armpits, navel and upper knees, is okay.
Things to Bring to Marble Mountains in Dry Season
During the dry season, roughly from February to end of August, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: In the Marble Mountains, visitors need to climb many stairs during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Sun cream: It’s very sunny in the area during the dry season, so visitors need to bring sun cream to the Marble Mountains, to protect the skin. Besides that, do not forget sunglasses.
– Hat/cap or umbrella: Again, it’s sunny and even hot in the Marble Mountains in the dry season. For that reason, visitors should bring a hat/cap or umbrella. If do not have, shops around the foot of the Marble Mountains sell them. The best hat is the Vietnamese traditional leaf hat (non la) because it protects both the head and face, and is good for taking picture.
– Selfie stick: At many places in the Marble Mountains, it’s crowded, so visitors should bring a selfie stick to take photos. If do not have, shops at the park sell it (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to the Marble Mountains (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the park.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In the Marble Mountains, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: The Marble Mountains is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in the Marble Mountains, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local sim card to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours to Marble Mountains everyday. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
Things to Bring to Marble Mountains in Rainy Season
During the rainy season, roughly from September to January, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: In the Marble Mountains, visitors need to climb many stairs during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Rain poncho or jacket: Absolutely, during the rainy season, rain poncho or jacket is a must have item. If it rains suddenly, shops around the foot of the Marble Mountains sell (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city). Although umbrellas are also good (and free to take in the hotel), we still do not recommend bringing them to the Marble Mountains because it’s windy here. Umbrella may not help to cover fully.
– Easy dry clothing: The Marble Mountains is rainy and windy in the wet season. Visitors may be wet although wear rain poncho or have umbrella.
– Mosquito repellent: Although there are not many mosquitos at the Marble Mountains (especially on cold/rainy/cloudy days), but it’s still needed to bring mosquitoes. If don’t have, visitors should go to shops around the city to buy. No mosquito repellents for sale at the park.
– Light sweater: At night or on many days of the rainy season, the temperature is low. Those who live in hot countries may feel cold. Additionally, after the rain, it’s quite cold too. Therefore, visitors should bring a light sweater. Jacket is sold at shops around the park in the coldest months (somebody wants to buy them as souvenir).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to the Marble Mountains (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the park.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In the Marble Mountains, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: The Marble Mountains is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in the Marble Mountains, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local simcard to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours to Marble Mountains everyday. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
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!
