A Half Day at Linh Ung Pagoda and the Marble Mountains

The Linh Ung and Non Nuoc half-day programme

Two stops fit into about 5 hours, starting and ending at your Da Nang hotel: Linh Ung pagoda at Bai But on the Son Tra peninsula, and the Marble Mountains scenic area. Pickup time and the order of stops are set on request; the stop count and extra-stop charge are in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.

The two stops and how to divide 5 hours

Linh Ung pagoda at Bai But has a 67 m Guanyin statue on a lotus base 35 m across, in grounds of about 20 ha, begun in 2004 and inaugurated in 2010; it is a place of worship, so dress modestly. The Marble Mountains have stone steps, caves and pagodas: Thuy Son has 108 steps to Linh Ung pagoda (east gate) and 156 steps to Tam Thai pagoda (west gate), with a lift of about 43 m that charges its own ticket.

Divide the time into three parts: moving between stops, time at each stop and a buffer for rest and weather. Detail is in the guides to the half-day Son Tra and Marble Mountains tour, Linh Ung pagoda at Bai But and how long to spend at the Marble Mountains.

The Non Nuoc stone village and extra stops

The Non Nuoc stone craft village at the foot of the Marble Mountains is a craft village of workshops and shops, different from the scenic area. The village is not one of the two set stops, so if you want to stop there, say so when you send your request so dispatch can confirm the time and the order of stops; see the Non Nuoc stone carving village. The stone village counts as a stop, and the number of stops sets the charge under the rule in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.

Pickup, drop-off and who is travelling

Cars can enter the gates of hotels and resorts to pick up and drop off; send the name and address of your accommodation and the final drop-off. If the group includes older travellers, young children or anyone who should limit climbing, say so when you send your request so the order and rest time can be planned. Son Tra peninsula overlooks open sea and experiences brisk gusting during seasonal depressions; see our central Vietnam storm season guide.

Not included in the rate

• Not included: lift and cave tickets at the Marble Mountains, personal meals; stops from a 5th stop on and time beyond the 5-hour frame dispatch will quote separately; a 4th stop adds a charge under the rule in the section Stops and the extra-stop charge below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which stops does the half-day programme cover?

The programme covers two stops: Linh Ung pagoda at Bai But on the Son Tra peninsula and the Marble Mountains scenic area, within about 5 hours.

Can we do the Marble Mountains first and Son Tra second?

You can ask. State the order you prefer when you send your request so dispatch can check whether it can be arranged and the travel time between the two.

Are lift and cave tickets included in the car rate?

No. The tour price covers the car only; lift and cave tickets are charged separately at the scenic area ticket counter.

Does the programme include the Non Nuoc stone village?

Not as a set stop. If you want to stop there, say so when you send your request so dispatch can confirm the time and the order of stops.

How is the half-day trip handled in the storm season?

A change of time or schedule we verify for each booking; follow the forecast and tell us early. The guide to planning a car trip in the storm season sets out the steps.