Da Nang tour: Marble Mountain, Lady Buddha & Dragon Bridge

Five sacred sites and two mountains fit into one morning without arranging a thing.

A guided tour of Da Nang covering Marble Mountain, Monkey Mountain's Lady Buddha statue, and Dragon Bridge, with hotel pickup, all entrance fees, lunch and an English or French-speaking guide included. The tour runs five hours and suits small groups of two or more. Marble Mountain alone holds five separate sites (caves, pagodas, a tower and a viewpoint), so the pace is set by the guide and the stops are planned. You walk what interests you and skip what doesn't.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Marble Mountain and Da Nang sights

• Meet guide at hotel
• Travel to Marble Mountain
• Visit Tang Chon Cave
• Visit Xa Loi Tower
• Conquer Gate of Heaven viewpoint
• Contemplate Huyen Khong Cave
• Visit Tam Thai Pagoda
• Relax at R & R Beach
• Visit Monkey Mountain and Lady Buddha Statue
• Stop by Dragon Bridge
• Taste traditional Pho
• Return to hotel

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Marble Mountains Entry included 2h
2. Lady Buddha Entry included 1h
3. Dragon Bridge Entry included 30m

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• knowledgeable guide in English or French.
• entrance fees to Marble Mountain, the Lady Buddha statue at Monkey Mountain, and Dragon Bridge.
• authentic Vietnamese pho lunch.
• modern air-conditioned car with an experienced driver.
• no hidden costs.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (12 to 85 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The guide meets you at your hotel at 8:30 and drives you straight to Marble Mountain, where the morning unfolds across five distinct stops. Tang Chon Cave holds a Hindu temple; Xa Loi Tower is a seven-story Indian stupa; the Gate of Heaven (Van Thong) opens onto panoramic views of the city and coast; Huyen Khong Cave is a meditation space carved into the rock; and Tam Thai Pagoda has a Buddha statue people rub for luck. You walk between them at your own pace, and the guide explains what each one is. By 11:30 you head to Monkey Mountain to see the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest in Vietnam, which overlooks the entire Da Nang coastline and ocean.

At 12:30 you stop at Dragon Bridge on the Han River, a prominent Da Nang landmark, before heading to lunch at 1 p.m. The meal is authentic Vietnamese pho, the traditional noodle soup locals eat every day. By 1:30 the driver has you back at your hotel. The whole day is five hours, entrance fees to Marble Mountain, the Lady Buddha site and Dragon Bridge are all paid upfront, and the car is modern with air conditioning. The driver is experienced and the guide is accredited. There are no hidden costs.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is inside Marble Mountain that makes it worth a whole morning?

Marble Mountain holds five separate spiritual sites: Tang Chon Cave with a Hindu temple, Xa Loi Tower (a seven-story Indian stupa), the Gate of Heaven viewpoint overlooking Da Nang city and coast, Huyen Khong Cave used for meditation, and Tam Thai Pagoda. You visit each one with the guide and decide how long to spend at each.

Is the Lady Buddha statue actually the tallest in Vietnam?

Yes, the Lady Buddha statue on Monkey Mountain is the tallest statue in Vietnam and overlooks the entire Da Nang coastline and ocean, giving panoramic views of the city and the East coast.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

You walk between the five Marble Mountain sites and explore the caves and pagodas at your own pace with the guide. The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Does the tour include food?

Yes, lunch is authentic Vietnamese pho, the traditional noodle soup, served at 1 p.m. before you return to your hotel.