Located near the center of Da Nang city, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain (also known as Non Nuoc) is one of the most famous tourist destinations of this land. Dubbed “Mystic Paradise”, Marble Mountains is not only famous for its magnificent natural beauty, but also for its intersection between Buddhist culture and unique feng shui elements.
Origin and Meaning of Name
According to legend, Marble Mountain is so named based on five main mountains, each corresponding to one of the five elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) in Eastern philosophy. The combination and balance of these five onions is said to bring harmony, prosperity and peace to this land.
The five main mountains of Ngu Hanh Son include:
– Moc Son mountain (Tan Son) – symbol of the Moc element
– Thuy Son Mountain (Thuy Tinh Son) – symbol of the Water element
– Linga Paint – symbol of the Fire element
– Kim Son peak (Bac Son) – symbol of the Kim element
– Tho Son peak (Dieu Duc Son) – symbol of the Earth element
This is not only a famous tourist destination, but also has profound spiritual significance in Eastern culture and philosophy.
Majestic Natural Beauty
Favored by nature, Marble Mountain possesses an extremely majestic and beautiful natural setting. From the mountains, visitors can see the panoramic view of Da Nang city with majestic mountain ranges, and the vast and beautiful East Sea.
The most prominent of the mountains is Shui Shan – the highest mountain, with landscapes such as caves, hot springs, ancient temples… In particular, there is Ngoc Cave here, with priceless pearl souvenirs. Besides, visitors can also explore the remaining mountains, such as Climbing Moc Son Mountain to watch the beautiful sunset, or relaxing at the rocks along the green Yen River. It can be said that each mountain possesses its own beauty, creating a harmonious and magnificent whole of Ngu Hanh Son mountain.
Cultural and Spiritual Values
Not only is it a famous tourist destination, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain also has special cultural and spiritual values. On the mountains, visitors will come across many ancient temples and shrines, such as Linh Ung Tu, Tam Thai Tu, Cave Every…These religious buildings are not only places of worship, but also preserve many unique cultural and historical values. Typically, Linh Ung Tu Pagoda, a place to worship Avalokiteśvara Buddha, was built in the 14th century and is one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam.
Besides the temples, visitors can also explore unique feng shui values at Ngu Hanh Son. The mountains are considered symbols of the five elements of the Five Elements, creating balance and harmony in this land. Therefore, Ngu Hanh Son is believed by many people to be a gathering place for heaven and earth, bringing blessings and luck. In addition, visitors can also participate in experiential tours such as trekking, climbing, yoga… to fully explore and feel the beauty of Marble Mountains.
