Zum Wilden Mann

The Marble Mountains are 5 rocky limestone outcrops raising up to 100m out of the flat country just next to China beach 10km south of Da Nang. Stairs and recently an elevator lead to the the forested cliffs, affording spectacular views.
Several buddhist sanctuaries, grottoes and pagodas belonging to Taoism / Confucianism make this place a favourite destination for worshippers and tourists as well.

The Marble Mountains are a much more rewarding experience than it could be expected from their description in travel guides.
Over the centuries, the caves excavated by water erosion in the limestone have become places of worship.
They are all interesting, but some are downright breathtaking: huge, silent, with the sun rays that come through natural holes in their vaults and create almost magical light effects.
It is a place to be visited without hurry, taking time to appreciate its beauty and atmosphere.

The ancestors seem to like choko-pie, too.

This pretty snake woudn't tell us his name.

Marble carving has a long tradition in the little town at the foot of the Marble Mountains. Everywhere in Vietnam streets, parks and quays are decorated with sculptures, both modern and of traditional design. Our educated guess is that many come from this spot. Most items are unfortunately too heavy for overseas transport, but the shops also offer small objects, such as little statues, table lamps, cups and bowls that don't make your check-in luggage exceed the allowed weight. Our choice was a mortar and pestle: something useful to make Vietnamese sauces at home.
To avoid the complete plundering of the limited resources, the raw marble today is imported from North-Vietnam and China.
The town features a Cao-Dai church.