Marble Mountains – Am Phu Cave – Monkey Mountains Group Tour

Morning Tour Program: 8:00 am to 14:30 pm with lunch. Afternoon Tour program: 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm. First, visit Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), a group of five limestone and marble hills near the sea. Explore its caves, pagodas, Buddhist sanctuaries, Hindu grottoes, and spectacular viewpoints while enjoying the natural surroundings. Next, discover Am Phu Cave (Hell Cave), known for its mysterious landscape and Buddhist philosophy, including the concept of karma. Visit the traditional marble fine art village, more than 300 years old, and admire the work of local craftsmen. Finally, explore Monkey Mountain and visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to Vietnam’s 67-meter Lady Buddha statue. Enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang, take photos, relax, and, if lucky, spot monkeys around the pagoda.

1. 1

   The Marble Mountains

   2 hours

   Firstly, we will visit Marble Mountain, also known as Ngu Hanh Son, is the group of five hills, made of limestone and marble. They look like 5 fingers lying close to the sea. There are several caves, caverns, pagodas, many stairs and 2 spectacular viewing points. They are also home to several buddhist sanctuaries and hindu grottoes which are much visited places of worship for the local population. The Marble Mountain, also famous during the Vietnam war, has become one of the must-see destinations for those who enjoy the beauty of nature and want a respite from the busy urban areas. There are many beautiful caves, pagodas, temples... All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30 min

   After that, we continue to visit Am Phu Cave (the hell cave). We will have the opportunity to admire somewhat mysterious landscape, as well as understand more about the philosophy of life and the law of karma – the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of a person influence the future. At the foot of the mountains there is a traditional marble fine art village which is over 300 years old. You will admire its talented craftsmen, their creativity and their uniquely beautiful works.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   1 hour

   Returning to the bus we will continue to explore Monkey Mountains, here we will enjoy panorama view of Da Nang from high position. In Monkey Mountain, you will visit Linh Ung pagoda, one of the biggest pogoda in Da Nang city and the highest avalokitesvara bodhisattva (lady buddha) statue in Vietnam – 67m. We have plenty of time to take photo and relaxing at this beautiful area if we are lucky, we can see a lot of monkey around the pagoda.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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