Da Nang : Marble Mountain – Admission and how to get there

What this article will tell you

Marble Mountain Attractions
How to get to Marble Mountain
History of Marble Mountain before visiting

Marble Mountain First Conclusion!

Attractions…The Fienko Cave on top of the mountain is breathtaking!
Cautions…Do not overdo it and turn back when the slope gets too steep.
How to get there…Grab is recommended
Cost…40,000 VND per person (about 1.55 USD) per ticket, etc.

How to get to Marble Mountain

Marble Mountain is located approximately 10 km south of central Da Nang.

As of June 2023, the only way to get there was by cab (Grab).

How to get to Marble Mountain with Grab.

Time: My Khe Beach to Marble Mountain took less than 30 minutes.
Price: It depends on the time of day, etc. In my case, it was 110,000 VND (about 4.26 USD) one way.
Other: I was able to call a cab right away on Grab on the way back. There would be no need to have it wait for you there and back.

Admission to Marble Mountain.

There are two areas on Marble Mountain that charge an admission fee.

One is the ticket office for the climb up Marble Mountain. The other is the ticket office for An Phu Cave. Note that each ticket office only allows the purchase of individual tickets.

The entrance fees were 40,000VND (about 1.55 USD) for Marble Mountain and 20,000VND (about 0.77 USD) for the An Phu Cave.

Marble Mountain Elevator Rates

The elevator fee for Marble Mountain was VND15,000 (about 0.58 USD) each way.

This fee is separate from the admission fee mentioned earlier.

You can walk up Marble Mountain, but it is better to take the elevator honestly, as it is quite a walk after the climb.

History and origins of Marble Mountain.

I believe that by learning about the origins of a place, tourism can be more enjoyable.

So here I would like to briefly introduce the history of Marble Mountain.

Marble Mountain and Journey to the West.

Marble Mountain is an important place in the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

In the story, Marble Mountain appears as the place where Sun Wukong is punished. Sun Wukong was originally a Sacred Monkey of the Heavenly Palace and was very powerful, but he caused problems in the Heavenly Palace and was sealed in Marble Mountain.

He spent 500 years there, but later accompanied a monk named Tang Sanzang on his travels, and so the adventure began.

So it was also an important starting point for Sun Wukong’s release from the seal and his adventure with his friends.

History of Marble Mountain.

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: The Marble Mountains are very important in traditional Vietnamese religion and culture. These mountains are considered sacred sites for various religions, including Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Christianity, and are home to many temples, shrines, and Buddhist temples.
Christian History: Marble Mountain is home to a Franciscan monastery, which is associated with the history of Christianity in Vietnam. The monastery is built into a rocky mountain, combined with a spectacular landscape.
War Refuge: During the Vietnam War, Marble Mountain was used as a refuge for the local population. There were tunnels and caves in the mountain where people took shelter and maintained their lives.
Tourist Attractions: Today, Marble Mountain is a very popular tourist attraction and attracts many visitors. The mountain offers numerous caves, Buddhist temples, and beautiful scenery to climb and explore. Stone crafts are also famous in the area.

Marble Mountain in Vietnam is a place worth visiting because of its history and cultural diversity, and is known for its beautiful combination of nature and religion.

Cautionary points of the Marble Mountain

Many of the roads in Marble Mountain are paved for easy sightseeing.

However, some areas are unpaved, and even those who are not anxious about their legs and feet may hesitate to go further. In fact, I gave up going further in the area pictured above.