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Marble Mountains Da Nang: Ticket Price and Opening Hours

Give the Marble Mountains half a day if you can handle stairs. Adult entry is VND 40,000 as of August 2025 from the city tourism portal, while the elevator and Am Phu Cave are priced separately. Arrive at the 7:00 opening to beat the midday heat, and skip it if steep, slippery steps are a problem.

On this page
  1. Marble Mountains ticket prices and opening hours
  2. What to see on Thuy Son
  3. Who the Marble Mountains suit (and who should skip it)
  4. How to get to the Marble Mountains
  5. When to go and how long
  6. Nearby and how to combine it
  7. Before you go
  8. Step by step
  9. Common questions

Plan on spending three to four hours at the Marble Mountains to climb the trails, explore the caves, and take in the views. Thuy Son is the northern mountain of the group, the largest and most beautiful, and the one you will climb. Adult entry costs VND 40,000. Our pick is to arrive when the gates open at 7:00 to beat the midday sun. Wear shoes with reliable grip because the stone steps are steep and slippery.

The green-roofed, multi-storey Xa Loi Tower seen from above on Thuy Son, with trees and the houses of the village below.
Xa Loi Tower on Ha Thai, the lowest peak of Thuy Son, which also has Linh Ung Pagoda.

Marble Mountains ticket prices and opening hours

View from a wooden railing lookout on Thuy Son: a green marble hill rises above the rooftops of the neighbourhood, with a river and the city stretching to mountains in the distance.
The Marble Mountains seen from a railing lookout: another marble hill rises over the rooftops, with the river and city beyond. Plan time for the view as well as the climb.

The site opens for visitors daily at 7:00. You must head out before the gates close at 17:00.

Ticket Adult Student Child (under 6)
Thuy Son entry VND 40,000 VND 10,000 (2014 notice) Free
Am Phu Cave VND 20,000 VND 7,000 Free
Elevator ride (each way) VND 15,000 VND 15,000 Free (2014 notice)

The Thuy Son student rate and the under-6 waiver for the elevator come only from the management board’s 2014 notice.

The management board's ticket page in Vietnamese: prices for Thuy Son, for Am Phu Cave and for the elevator, by adults, students and children under 6, followed by the opening hours and a note on the two ticket gates.
Ticket prices and hours on the Marble Mountains management board's own site. Screenshot: nguhanhson.org. Source: Ban Quản Lý Di tích Danh thắng Ngũ Hành Sơn — official ticket-price and opening-hours notice (opens in a new tab), captured 28 September 2026

Taking the glass elevator requires a separate ticket from your mountain entry. A round trip on the elevator costs VND 30,000. If you want someone to show you around, you can hire a guide for VND 50,000 per group. Am Phu Cave sits at the base and requires its own admission. Young children under six enter Am Phu Cave for free.

What to see on Thuy Son

The summit views are the real payoff, with plenty of photo spots. Keep your expectations modest for the caverns, as some visitors find them underwhelming after a steep walk.

Thuy Son features three distinct peaks. On the upper peak, you can explore Tam Thai Pagoda and Huyen Khong Cave. The middle peak features Van Thong Cave along with the Van Can Nguyet Quat gate. Down on the lower peak, you will find Linh Ung Pagoda and Xa Loi Tower.

Am Phu Cave sits separately at the foot of Thuy Son. You should skip Am Phu Cave if you dislike dark spaces, because it has no natural sunlight.

Inside a Marble Mountains cave, with beams of daylight falling on guardian statues and a Buddha figure at the back.
Daylight falls into one of the Marble Mountains caves.
Black-and-white photo of a cave shrine in the Marble Mountains: painted guardian statues on stone plinths and steps against the rock wall.
A cave shrine with guardian statues; cave floors can be slippery.
A tall, tiered stone pagoda tower rising above the trees, seen from below near its arched entrance and carved stone lanterns.
A pagoda tower on Thuy Son, reached by stone steps; the climb is the main effort of the visit.

Who the Marble Mountains suit (and who should skip it)

Close-up of layered green-tiled pagoda roofs with carved dragon ridge ornaments, seen from above with trees behind.
Dragon-carved roof tiles on a Thuy Son pagoda, easy to photograph up close.

You need reasonable physical fitness to tackle the climb. Climbing Thuy Son on foot means navigating more than 150 stone steps. The glass elevator drops you partway up, but you still face plenty of stairs and cave scrambles above.

You should skip this climb if you feel unsteady on uneven steps. The rocks become dangerously slick after rain, so you must watch your footing on the way up.

A large white seated statue, hands resting in its lap, beside a green pond with potted plants and flowering vines against the rock face.
A large seated statue beside a garden pond, among the sights along the path.

How to get to the Marble Mountains

A green-tiled pavilion with carved dragon pillars overlooking a garden path, a small stone bridge, and visitors walking below.
A pavilion on the path up Thuy Son.

The site sits in southeast Da Nang, roughly 8 km from the city centre. The management board’s own address is 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street. A direct drive from downtown takes about 15 minutes.

If you choose public transit, DanaBus route 02 runs from Da Nang’s Central Bus Station to Cua Dai. Heading out from the city, it runs along Le Van Hien Street, with stops at street numbers 40, 402 and 754. Coming back from Cua Dai, the bus stops opposite 722-724 Le Van Hien Street, at the stop named Non Nuoc Pagoda (Chua Non Nuoc).

Buses depart daily starting at 5:15 in the morning. Service on this line ends for the day at 17:50. Buses come every 15-30 minutes. You pay by distance: VND 8,000 for 10 km or less, VND 20,000 for over 10 km up to 25 km, and VND 30,000 beyond 25 km, while students pay a flat VND 8,000.

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When to go and how long

A wide view from a hillside looking over rooftops, palm trees, and a curving coastline toward the sea.
The view toward the coast and city from the upper levels: the payoff for the climb.

We recommend leaving the city centre around 7:30-8:00 to hike in comfortable morning weather. If you visit during summer, you should arrive before 9:00 or after 4:00 PM to dodge the intense midday heat. Arriving after 4:00 PM leaves very little time before closing. The entire mountain shuts down at 17:00. You should carry a towel or a small fan because the hike gets sweaty quickly.

A crowd of visitors gathered on a stone path below a tall pagoda tower rising against a clear sky.
Visitors gather below a pagoda tower; the 7:00 opening is the time to beat the sun.

Nearby and how to combine it

Aerial view of a Marble Mountains peak covered in trees, with a multi-storey pagoda tower on the slope and the city to the left.
A Marble Mountains peak with a pagoda tower, seen from above.

You can easily head onward to Hoi An after your morning climb. Driving south from the mountain area to Hoi An takes about 30 minutes along the coast road. If you drive straight from Da Nang city instead, the trip spans about 30 km. Read our Hoi An guide to plan out the rest of your day.

Back in town, you can visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang. It is at No. 02 on 2 Thang 9 Street (September 2 Street), and you can check our Museum of Cham Sculpture guide before visiting.

For more of Da Nang, browse the Dragon Bridge fire show schedule, the Ba Na Hills guide or the Hai Van Pass guide. The full list lives in the Da Nang tours and sights hub.

Before you go

  • Wear shoes with grip, as the steps are steep and can be slippery, especially after rain.
  • The elevator does not spare you the slippery parts, because the caves above it can be slippery too.
  • Pack a towel or a small fan.
  • Entry, the elevator and Am Phu Cave are separate tickets.
  • Plan to be out before the 17:00 close.
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Step by step

  1. Buy your Thuy Son ticketBuy the Thuy Son entry ticket (VND 40,000 adult, as of August 2025). With it you can go up through Gate 1 or Gate 2.
  2. Choose stairs or the elevatorClimb the stairs, or buy a separate elevator ticket: VND 15,000 one way, VND 30,000 round trip.
  3. Add Am Phu Cave if you want itAm Phu Cave, at the foot of Thuy Son, needs its own ticket: VND 20,000 for adults as of August 2025.
  4. Go during opening hoursVisit between 7:00 and 17:00, any day of the week.

Not confirmed: Pagoda dress code: not confirmed.

Common questions

How much is the entrance ticket to the Marble Mountains?

Adults pay VND 40,000 per person per entry and children under 6 go free, as of August 2025 from the city tourism portal. The student entry rate is VND 10,000, taken from the management board's 2014 notice.

Is the elevator included in the entrance ticket?

No, the elevator is a separate ticket at VND 15,000 per person per ride or VND 30,000 per person for a round trip. It stops at the pagoda level, and the hike to the caves starts from there.

How much does Am Phu Cave cost?

Adults pay VND 20,000 and students VND 7,000, and children under 6 go in free, as of August 2025.

What are the opening hours?

It is open daily from 7:00 to 17:00, so plan to be out by closing time at 17:00.

How long do I need?

Give it 3-4 hours, ideally in the morning.

Is it hard to climb?

It depends on your fitness: the climb is fine with reasonable fitness but hard going if you are not fit. The steps are steep, uneven and can be slippery, especially after rain. Without the elevator you face more than 150 stone steps up Thuy Son, and even with it you still have climbing to do.

Do I need a guide?

As of August 2025, a guide costs VND 50,000 per group.

How do I get there by bus?

Take DanaBus route 02, which runs from the Central Bus Station to Cua Dai, daily from 5:15 to 17:50 every 15-30 minutes. Heading out from the city, the Le Van Hien Street stops are No. 40, No. 402 and No. 754. On the way back from Cua Dai, use the Non Nuoc Pagoda stop opposite 722-724 Le Van Hien Street.

Can I combine the Marble Mountains with Hoi An?

Yes. From the Non Nuoc area, Hoi An is about a 30-minute drive along the coastal Truong Sa - Lac Long Quan road. A Thuy Son morning plus a Hoi An afternoon fits into one day.

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Comments (6)

  1. travelhiatus

    Marble Mountains in Da Nang: Is It Worth the Trip? My photo I shared the other day in this sub inspired me to do a full review, hope it helps for anyone visiting Da Nang soon

    4 replies

    1. Rasbobbo

      I kind of agree with far-Associate, but I would also encourage you to judge for yourself - with low expectations. I feel the views from up top are nice, and worth experiencing. And the final large cave is interesting. Final thought: If don’t expect to be back in the area again, I would skip it. If you frequently visit the area, as I do, go and get it out of the way. 🙂

    2. Aggressive_Put_3957

      You can go around the back and use the stairs for free.... my gf has a friend that does that regularly for her workout. 

    3. Far-Associate-9906

      you all ‘ll do good. the whole tour feels created for tourists. the guides pushing for elevators included. Its not a real scene.

    4. dumbo08

      I enjoyed it for the view, but I wouldn’t go if it’s raining.

  2. Gaiagaia146

    The best tourist spots and restaurants in Da Nang and how to? Hi everyone! Me and my family (4 in total) are going to Da Nang, VIetnam this coming April for 6 days. This will be my first time my mother-in-law is flying so she's both scared and excited. Anyway we are planning to visit the following places: * My Khe Beach * Ba Na Hills (Golden Hand Bridge) * Wherever the best cheap local markets and street foods are * Marble Mountains * Son Tra Peninsula We are open to where we can go this 6 days so please suggest all you want. Also as a clueless traveller in Vietnam, we are hoping you guys can direct us on how to travel from this places and probably the best hotels to stay-in (on a budget but hopefully on the clean and better side). Any input to our first time family holiday (EVER) would be much appreciated! Thank you!

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