Da Nang, located in China and Vietnam, is now not only the venue for many major international conferences, but the stretch of coastline and five-star hotels have also become popular beach resorts. If you come to Da Nang for a pure vacation, you would like to arrange a visit to the local area during your itinerary. For scenic spots, the Five Elements Mountain must be a priority recommendation. The Five Elements Mountain is full of strong Buddhist culture. Most people come here to feel absolutely cordial, and it is also the most classic tourist attraction in Da Nang.
Transportation: How to get to the Five Elements Mountain in Da Nang?
Da Nang Five Elements Mountain is located at the junction of Bai Bien My Khe and Bai Bien Non Nuoc. It is 10 kilometers southeast of Da Nang Airport. The Five Elements Mountain is bounded by the Han River to the west and the Han River to the east. The stretch of beautiful sandy beach is also the gathering area for five-star resort hotels in Da Nang.
Lê Văn Hiến is the main north-south main road that crosses the Marble Mountains. There are bus stops along the road. However, in addition to the tour bus available for group passengers, it is believed that the most convenient way for general travelers to take a taxi is to take a taxi from the airport. The taxi fare is 10 kilometers one way. It is about 30,000 VND, which is equivalent to about 40 New Taiwan Dollars, which is quite affordable.
The Five Elements Mountain is composed of five hills. The largest water mountain is the main tourist attraction. Tickets are 15,000 VND. There is an elevator at the east entrance. One-way is 15,000 VND. It is recommended to take a one-way elevator to go up the mountain. Walking down the mountain from the west exit, it saves money on the way, but in fact, the price of 15,000 VND is only about 0.7 U.S. dollars. The price is very cheap. You can use the elevator if you need it.
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▲ At the junction of Myxi Beach and Blue Beach in Wuxing Mountain, the Han River is on the left.
▲ Wuxing Mountain is composed of five hills. Starting from the largest water mountain, it is a wood mountain, a volcano, a golden mountain, and a earth mountain in clockwise order.
▲ The elevator at the entrance of Shuidong Mountain, the one-way fare is 15,000 VND.
Da Nang Five Elements Mountain Archives
The Five Elements Mountain (Ngũ Hành Sơn) used to be rich in jade. It is called Marble Mountain in English. It consists of five mountains in total, named after gold, wood, water, fire and earth. Each mountain has temple buildings and caves. The largest mountain is the Water Mountain (Water Mountain). Mountain), is also the most important visit target for tourists.
There are two observation decks on the water mountain. To the east is Vong Hai Dai (Wang Hai Dai), where you can overlook the stretch of sandy beaches, and to the west is Vong Giang Dai (Vong Giang Dai), which overlooks the scenery of the Han River and the four hills of Jinmu Huotu. The central point is Santai Temple, surrounded by many caves, and there are roads to go from Santai Temple. The Xuankong Cave in the northwest is the largest and most beautiful.
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▲ The water mountain is centered on Santai Temple and surrounded by many caves. The Xuankong cave in the northwest is the largest and most beautiful.
The experience of visiting the Marble Mountains
The route to visit the water and mountains of the Marble Mountains is usually after taking the elevator up the mountain, and after arriving at the stupa (Xa Loi tower) first, there is the Linh Ung Pagoda (Linh Ung Pagoda), the most famous of the water mountains, and then starting from Wanghaitai to Wangjiangtai In between, visit Tam Thai Pagoda (Tam Thai Pagoda), the core location. There are roads from Santai Pagoda to various caves. You can visit the caves and worship the Buddha statues inside.
The largest cave in Shuishan is Huyen Khong Cave, which enshrines a towering Buddha at a high altitude. The Buddha table in front is full of incense, and there are five cracks on the top of the cave to allow light to penetrate in, as if Buddha's light is spilling on the ground, and it has become a lot of tourists. The focus of the photo.Starting from Xuankong Cave, clockwise in sequence are Linh Nham Cave, Tang Chon Cave, and Van Thong Cave. There are roads connecting to Santai Temple. Those who are interested and physically strong, You can leave more time to visit one by one.
Compared to cave exploration in Quang Binh, visiting the caves of the Marble Mountains is not that difficult, but it may still be a great burden for people with limited mobility. After all, the caves are not equipped with barrier-free facilities.In addition, when I went to Da Nang in June, the hot summer weather made people sweat like rain. Although the Marble Mountains is a must-visit attraction in Da Nang, if you bring your elders and children together, you may have to think twice. After all, it is similar to the Chinese Buddhist cultural relics. It will feel nothing special, but it is very suitable for young people who are full of energy and like cave exploration.
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▲ After stepping out of the climbing elevator, the first sights to visit are the stupa and Lingying Temple.
▲ The observatory on the east side of Shuishan Mountain offers a beautiful view of the beach.
▲ The largest and most beautiful Xuankong cave in the water mountain is enshrined with a towering Buddha statue with a flourishing incense.
▲ Santai Temple is located at the core of Shuishan, surrounded by roads leading to various caves.
▲ Going south from Santai Temple is the way down the mountain.
▲ Water and mountains lack barrier-free facilities and are not suitable for people with limited mobility to visit here.
▲ The Five Elements Mountain was originally rich in marble, and there is still a stone carving store at the west entrance.
◎ The Five Elements Mountain in Da Nang. Ngũ Hành Sơn
– Address: 52 Huyền Trân Công Chúa, Hoà Hải, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng
– Phone: +84 90 512 19 97
