Stopping at the Marble Mountains on the Da Nang to Hoi An Ride
An extra stop is not automatically part of the route price; send your planned schedule so the time and conditions can be checked.
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The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang) lie right on the coastal boulevard that links central Da Nang with Hoi An old town. The cluster of five limestone peaks, named after the five elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth), with mysterious caves and old pagodas, is an ideal stop that turns a plain direct transfer into an interesting cultural journey.
Instead of going straight through in 45 minutes, stopping at the Marble Mountains adds only about 1.5 to 2 hours. A private car from Da Nang to Hoi An with its own driver lets you climb and visit the pagodas at ease while your suitcases stay neatly stowed in the boot.
The private car price from Da Nang to Hoi An; any waiting surcharge for a Marble Mountains stop is stated clearly and openly.
Sights Worth Seeing on Thuy Son Peak
Of the five peaks, Thuy Son is the largest and tallest and has the most sights:
- Huyen Khong Cave: The most atmospheric open-roofed cave in the Marble Mountains. On clear days sunlight pours through the hole in the cave roof onto a stone statue of the Buddha, creating a luminous, otherworldly scene.
- Linh Ung Pagoda: An old pagoda more than 200 years old, with a 7-storey stupa facing the windy East Sea.
- Vong Giang Dai and Vong Hai Dai: Two stone lookouts at the summit where you can take in the winding Co Co River and the white sand of My Khe Beach.
- Non Nuoc stone-carving village: At the foot of the mountain, a traditional craft village with hundreds of finely made pieces from Buddha statues and feng shui animals to stone bracelets.
If you start from Hoi An old town, see the car from Hoi An to the Marble Mountains for the direction and to plan your time.
Smart Sightseeing and Safe Luggage Handling
- Use the glass lift: If your group includes older adults or small children who find hundreds of steep stone steps hard, buy a glass-lift ticket straight to the mid-mountain. It saves energy and gives you a view over the city.
- Checked luggage: All suitcases and bulky backpacks stay in the boot of the private air-conditioned car. The driver waits at the car park; agree the waiting time and where the car will be parked when you book, and keep valuables with you.
- Combine the next stop: After the Marble Mountains, the car can take you straight to your Hoi An hotel or stop conveniently at the Bay Mau Coconut Forest at Cam Thanh for a basket-boat ride. Check the Sun Travel private car rates to plan costs.
Frequently asked questions about stopping at the Marble Mountains on the way
If we stop at the Marble Mountains on the way, how long does the driver wait?
A typical stop at the Marble Mountains is 1.5 to 2 hours, enough to ride the lift, explore Huyen Khong Cave and shop at the Non Nuoc stone village. The waiting time is confirmed with you before the trip.
Is our family's luggage safe in the car?
The driver can advise a suitable parking spot, but keep luggage out of sight and leave no valuables in the car. Whether the driver stays at the car park and for how long must be confirmed for the trip; nothing is promised.
Do the Marble Mountains admission ticket and the lift ticket come with the car fare?
The private car fare is the cost of the transfer and any waiting. Entrance tickets for Thuy Son peak and the glass lift are bought directly at the ticket counter of the scenic area.
How is the waiting surcharge for a Marble Mountains stop worked out between Da Nang and Hoi An?
Any surcharge for a stop of about 1.5 to 2 hours is set by vehicle type and stated openly before you confirm the trip.
Is it easy for older adults and children to visit the Marble Mountains?
It is easier thanks to the open-air glass lift that goes straight to the mid-mountain of Thuy Son. From the lift station you walk along gently sloping stone paths to Linh Ung Pagoda and take in the sea view from above.
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