The Marble Mountains: caves, old pagodas and sea views

The Marble Mountains are a cluster of five limestone peaks named after the five elements — Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth — about 8 km south of An Thuong, a 15–20 minute drive. Thuy Son is the main peak to explore.

What's there

• The vast Huyen Khong cave, where a natural skylight drops sunbeams onto the altars.
• The Am Phu cave re-creating the "18 levels of hell" in carved stone (separate ticket).
• Tam Thai and Linh Ung Non Nuoc pagodas, plus summit lookouts over the sea and city.
• The Non Nuoc stone-carving village right at the foot of the mountain.

Good to know

• Open 7:00–17:30 daily.
• Tickets: 40,000 VND entry; lift 15,000 VND each way; Am Phu cave 20,000 VND extra.
• Wear non-slip shoes — the marble steps are slick, especially after rain.
• Go early morning or late afternoon for cooler, quieter visits; bring water and allow 2–3 hours.

On TripAdvisor the site scores 4.2/5 from over eight thousand reviews and ranks among Da Nang's top attractions; visitors praise the unique caves-and-pagodas and the views from the top.

It's only ten minutes back to An Thuong. At lunch or dinner, Furama Dining House's four floors of food are waiting near the beach — a cool place to rest your legs after the climb.