Named after different elements, these five mountains of limestone rock and marble are a definite attraction point close to the line of the coast of Da Nang city in Vietnam. Known for the historic Buddhist pilgrimage sites and shrines and superb scenic visions through a steep climb, the mountains are frequented by tourists right throughout the year.
Named after the elements of metal, water, wood, fire and earth, the mountains each have at their bases a village that has taken up sculpting or specializing in marble sculptures. The mountains have each got a series of caves and tunnels and it is actually possible to reach the summit of one and the largest of these mountains, the ‘Thy son’. The area being generously clustered with Buddhist monuments has also in addition held a significant place of importance during the times of war of Vietnam, having being the site where a hospital was located, surprisingly very close to the American air field and China beach.
Among this range of mountains, Thy son that holds the name of the element water is clearly the most famous and most visited, not without significant reason, as it is the largest and most beautiful and the most easily accessible mountain, with the greatest viewpoints afforded as well as famous Buddhist monuments. There is however a climb as expected, to the top via a rather steep stair way although an elevator service is also available at times. The mountain spreads over a generous 15 hectares and affords three sharp rocky points that are somewhat reminiscent to the stars of the Big dipper. At the summit one finds the Linh Nahm cave which lets in rays of light to the cave creating a mosaic pattern, through the bullet holes on the walls while the 17th century Pagoda Tam Thai as well as the very photogenic pagoda of Ling ung is also a noteworthy place to visit while at the summit. As if this were not enough, the sight of the China Sea rolling beneath is a picturesque sight worth capturing on film.
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Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.
