The Magic of Marble Mountain
Spirituality and mysticism meet history and geology at the Marble Mountain complex. Located just 20 minutes from Da Nang airport, it is a heady blend of the ancient and the modern. Marble Mountain Cluster The Marble Mountains are a cluster of five hills named after metal, wood, water, fire and earth – the five elements that constitute the fundamental framework of East Asian philosophy. The water mountain (Thủy Sơn) is at the centre and is the home to Buddhist shrines of deep spiritual significance and exceptional beauty. This is the only mountain that can be accessed by visitors, which can be either through climbing about 150 steps or riding a sleek 40-metre-tall glass elevator that provides panoramic views during the ascent. Stairway to Nirvana Getting out of the elevator, a seven-storeyed grey tower replete with Buddhist motifs greets the visitor. The seven levels represent the steps to enlightenment signalling that the pilgrimage has begun in earnest. Seven Steps to Enlightenme...
