FR DA NANG: MARBLE MOUNTAINS- MONKEY MOUNTAIN- AM PHU CAVE
ID: GYG754752-1218031
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover beautiful landscapes, sacred sites, and amazing vistas. Ideal for nature and culture aficionados. Visit Am Phu Cave, Monkey Mountain, and Vietnam's tallest Lady Buddha.
- 8:00–8:20 AM: We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Danang City.
- 8:30 AM: Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.
- 9:30 AM: Discover the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures—the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang.
- Check out the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (the elevator is optional). Marble Mountain, also known as Ngu Hanh Son, is a group of five limestone and marble hills. It looks like five fingers lying close to the sea. It features caves, caverns, pagodas, stairs, and two viewing points. The mountains are home to Buddhist sanctuaries and Hindu grottoes, popular places of worship for the local population. It's a must-see destination for nature lovers who want a respite from the busy urban areas.
- Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named Âm Phủ Cave. You will learn the interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos of amazing natural creations.
- 11:45 AM: Have lunch at a local restaurant with local and authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
- 12:30 PM–1:00 PM: We will drop you off at your hotel. The tour ends!
Highlights
- Climb stone stairs cut into Marble Mountain. Explore caverns, grottos, pagodas.
- Climb stone stairs cut into Marble Mountain. Explore caverns, grottos, pagodas.
- Visit Linh Ung pagoda, one of the largest in Da Nang city.
- The tallest Avalokitesvara bodhisattva (woman Buddha) statue in Vietnam (67m)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There are 146 steps up from the foot of Marble Mountain to the first stop (Xa Loi Tower) and then 136 steps up to the second stop (the cave system)
You can use the elevator for the first 146 steps (at your own expense)
This tour will take place rain or shine
Please note that there is a 30% surcharge during public holidays such as New Year, Tet Festival, Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, Reunification Day, International Labour Day, and National Day.
Please note that wearing shorts into the temple is not allowed
The order of itinerary may be changed depending on weather or the reasonable arrangement of our guides
If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
