Found in Ngu Hanh Son ward which is south of the city of Da Nang Vietnam, the Marble Mountains are a cluster of marble and limestone hills. Interestingly these mountains have been named after five elements which are metal, water, wood, fire and earth. The mountains comprise of cave entrances and a number of tunnels.
The mountains are also popular for housing several Buddhist temples. Many tourists and locals visit these monuments. Stone sculpture making and stone cutting crafts are popularly practiced here in this area. There was a practice of direct rock extraction from the mountains in the area which was later banned for conservation purposes.
156 steps lead to the Thu Son summit that gives access to the Marble Mountains. The spectacular view of the surrounding mountain range from the summit is raved to be one not to be missed. Huyen Khon and the Tanh Chon are two famous caves. Famed Buddhist sanctuaries here include Tam Thai Pagoda that is believed to have been built in 1825 along with Tu Tham and Linh Ung which sit calmly perched on these mountains. Most of these sanctuaries feature depictions of religious scenes carved out of marble.
The city of Da Nang is a blanket of greenery when viewed from the top of these beautiful mountains. Vietnam is fast becoming a favourite holiday destination among travellers from the west. It boasts of gorgeous natural surroundings, cosmopolitan cities with modern conveniences and adventure that will keep you on your toes throughout your journey.
If you are on the lookout for a Luxury Hotel Vietnam to reside in while you explore the natural splendour of the city of Da Nang there are several hotels to consider. However a resort that will truly add blissful memories to your Vietnamese holiday is the Anantara Hoi An Resort. This Hoi An Spa Resort that boasts of an authentic ambience also offers star class service standards within its premise, while providing state- of-the-art facilities that will create a truly memorable stay for its valued guests. Head over to the hills of Da Nang and be amazed by the wonder of Vietnam.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+
