Marble Mountains, Danang is one of the important tourist attractions in the South of Danang. It is one of the 5 mountains that cover the entire stretch of the coast inland towards the west. It is visible from the road and there are many tunnels and caves that you can visit in Marble Mountains, Danang. Marble Mountain is also known for the road that runs from here to the Crown's Nest and leads on to the first Marine Regimental Headquarters known as the 3rd Battalion.
Marble Mountains, Danang is famous as the Ngu Hanh Son. It is named after the five elements that are worshipped by the people of Danang. The five elements of water (Thuy Son), wood (Moc Son), metal (Soil) and fire (Hoa Son). These are also the five peaks of Marble Mountains, Danang that are 12 kilometers west from Danang.
The Marble Mountains, Danang is one of the most scenic spots and attracts a huge crowd of tourists. The natural beauty of the place is alluring ands tourists often stop while driving by the Marble Mountains, Danang to experience the picturesque landscape. The stone steps that are carved into Marble Mountains, Danang will reach you to Tam Thai Pagoda and the famous cave, Huyen Khong Cave.
The pagoda previously paid tributes to the Buddhists and the Hindu deities. Now it is houses the Cham deities. Huyen Khong Cave has a history of being the base camp for the Vietnamese at war times.
Marble Mountains, Danang is also known for the traditional stone engravings. At close proximity to Thuy Son there is Dong Hai Village where about 600 families are involved in the carving statues, stone jewelry and also artistry. The Marble Mountains, Danang also contributes to the economy of the place as stones have been exported from Marble Mountains, Danang.
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