Marble Mountains & Linh Ung Pagoda Half-Day Tour

Feb 13, 2018


Discover the alluring beauty that lies in the countryside around Da Nang as you visit 2 of the area's most popular locations. From the stunning grottoes and shrines that lie in the Marble Mountains to the towering Lady Buddha statue at Lin Ung Pagoda, this tour shows off the unique history and scenery around you.

The outing begins with pickup from your Hoi An hotel and a ride to the outskirts of town, where you can discover the alluring beauty of the Marble Mountains. These 5 towering marble and limestone hills offer up a network of caves, stone stairs, and pagodas for you to explore, along with stone villages where local sculptors create a wealth of marble products.

Next, you visit the hilltop shrine of Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a sparkling white statue of the Lady Buddha that stands a full 70 feet (21 m) tall. Learn about the statue's origins at the height of the Nguyen Dynasty under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang, the fascinating story behind its placement, and the local legend about the good fortune it provides before you head back to your hotel.

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