The Marble Mountains, also referred to as Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Elements, consist of five marble mountains: Thuy Son (water) which is the highest, Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal), Tho Son (soil), and Hoa Son (fire). The Marble Mountains are famous for their traditional stonemasonry activities. In Dong Hai village close to Thuy Son, 600 families chisel stone statues, jewellery, and art work. Stone from the Marble Mountains has been exported to many countries.
How to get there?
Marble Mountain or Ngu Hanh Son is 20km North of Hoi An and 10 km south of Danang.
Travel tips:
It is possible to combine this trip with Cham museum, My Son holly land, Hoi An ancient town. Also bring hat, sunglasses and easy walking shoes.