Marble Mountains & Lady Buddha Tour: Caves and Temples

Stone steps into caves, a white goddess overlooking the sea, temple grounds at the summit

This tour visits two of Da Nang's most recognizable landmarks: the Marble Mountains, five limestone hills honeycombed with caves and Buddhist grottoes, and the Lady Buddha, a 67-meter white statue on Son Tra Peninsula. A guide picks you up at your hotel, leads you through the carved stone steps and hidden tunnels of the mountains, shows you the sculptors at work in the stone village, and takes you to Linh Ung temple, one of Vietnam's largest Buddhist temples. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours and requires at least two people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Climb Marble Mountain stone steps
• Explore caves, grottos, pagoda
• Visit stone village sculptors
• Admire views from Marble Mountain
• Travel to Son Tra Peninsula
• Visit Lady Buddha statue
• Visit Linh Ung temple
• Enjoy Da Nang city view from Monkey Mountain

The Experience

The Marble Mountains get their name from the five limestone hills that represent the five elements—fire, wood, metal, water and earth. You climb stone steps carved into the rock to reach caves, grottos and a Buddhist pagoda, each one set into the hillside. Between the caves, you walk through the stone village where sculptors shape marble into statues, bowls and decorative pieces by hand. The summit opens onto views across Da Nang and the surrounding coast.

From there, the tour moves to Son Tra Peninsula and the Lady Buddha, a white statue 67 meters tall that stands at the entrance to Linh Ung temple. The temple itself is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Vietnam, built into the peninsula's heights. You get the view of Da Nang city and the harbor from Monkey Mountain before the driver brings you back to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, entrance tickets and an English-speaking guide are all included.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• entrance tickets to both Marble Mountains and Linh Ung temple.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full 3 to 4 hours.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by TTP Henry Travel Hoi An

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see two of Da Nang's most visited landmarks in a single morning or afternoon without arranging transport or navigating the sites alone. The fixed itinerary and guide mean you move through the caves and temple grounds at a steady pace, and the timing fits neatly into a half-day without eating into the rest of your schedule.

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Top questions

What exactly are the Marble Mountains and why do people visit them?

The Marble Mountains are five limestone hills named after the five elements, each containing caves, hidden grottos and Buddhist pagodas carved into the rock. Visitors climb the stone steps to explore the tunnels and chambers, watch sculptors at work in the stone village below, and reach the summit for views across Da Nang.

How tall is the Lady Buddha statue and where is it located?

The Lady Buddha is a 67-meter white statue of the Goddess of Mercy standing at the entrance to Linh Ung temple on Son Tra Peninsula. The statue overlooks the sea and the Da Nang port, and the temple grounds sit at the peninsula's peak.

What's included in this tour and what do I need to arrange myself?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, all entrance tickets and a professional English-speaking guide are included. You just need to be ready at your hotel lobby at the scheduled time.

Is this tour physically demanding, and can children go?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Children can join when accompanied by two paying adults; a child rate applies in that case.

Can I book this tour alone, or do I need to travel with others?

The tour requires at least two people per booking, so you'll need to book with a travel companion or join a group departure.