Marble Mountain

Marble Mountains, also known as Ngu Hanh Son, is a group of five limestone peaks with a network of caves, tunnels, towers, and pagodas built by Mahayana Buddhists and the Nguyen Dynasty Kings. The mountains are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). Visitors can explore the caves, including Huyen Khong, the largest cave, and climb to the summit of Thuy Son for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The mountains are home to several Buddhist and Hindu grottoes, temples, and pagodas, featuring statues and relief depictions of religious scenes carved out of the marble. The area is known for stone sculpture making and stone-cutting crafts