Only 9 kilometers to the south of Da Nang city center, you will be able to find one of the most popular attractions in the area. It is Ngu Hanh Son mountain - a cluster of five marble and limestone mountains is named after the five elements of ancient Oriental philosophy: gold, wood, water, fire, earth.
In the early years of the 19th century, Gia Long King - the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, he passed and named 5 mountains "Ngu Hanh Son". He also named for one of those five elements of the universe: Kim Son (Gold) Moc Son (Wood), Thuy Son (Water), Vulcan (Fire) and Tho Son (Earth). According to Oriental philosophy : gold, wood, water, fire and earth elements were created in the universe. Five is a important number in psychology and life of the East.
Thuy Son is the highest mountain and the most beautiful. Marble Mountain is related to different legends. Thuy Son has an area of 15 hectares, with three peaks: Thuong Thai, Trung Thai Lan and Thai Ha. The pagoda was built on the mountain, named " Tam Thai". Thuy Son has been exploited as a tourist area, well known for its charming beauty. The stone steps up to Tam Thai pagoda was carved, where Buddha is worshiped. In the past, the pagoda honored Hinduism and Buddhism. In addition, on the cliff of the mountain, the beautiful caves such as: Linh Nham Grotto, Van Thong Grotto, Tang Chon Grotto, Am Phu Grotto, Huyen Khong Grotto. Huyen Khong Grotto is the basis for revolution during the Vietnam War.
Non Nuoc pagoda on Thuy Son mountain.
Inside the Am Phu Grotto, there are scenes that replay the legends of hell. It has Giai Oan stream that will clean any unjustly, guilty. If living good, human will be stepped up "Thien Thai Gioi"(where to born in another life). If living not good, human will be taken down to Phan Quan Dien and Minh Vuong Dien for trial crime.
Entrance to the Am Phu cave.
The mysterious scenes inside the Am Phu cave
Ngu Hanh Son mountain is famous for traditional stone engraving activities. In the Dong Hai village near Thuy Son, 600 families produce stone statuary, jewelry and artwork. Stone from Ngu Hanh Son mountain has been exported to many countries.
The stone carving villages stretch along the entrance road to the Ngu Hanh Son mountain, it is a very attractive sight for tourists travel to Vietnam. In this villages, you can admire all the wonderful work that is created by artisans right on your eyes. All stones for works is carried out and delivered from Ngu Hanh Son mountain.
Tourists visit stone carving village.
Ngu Hanh Son is situated between Da Nang city and Hoi An ancient town, near Non Nuoc beach. It stretches for kilometers with white sand and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, very convenient for tourists those who want to go hiking and swimming. Ngu Hanh Son is the most familiar Vietnam destination with people who've been to Da Nang.
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