My Son Sanctuary and the Marble Mountains are two of the most popular day trips from Da Nang, and this video shows how to visit both in a single day. The creator recommends starting at My Son Sanctuary around 8 AM to avoid crowds, as it is about a 90-minute drive from Da Nang. The entrance fee is 150,000 VND, and a free shuttle runs from the ticket booth to the ruins. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage remnant of the Champa Kingdom, with Hindu temple towers dedicated to Shiva. The walk from the shuttle drop-off is about 500 meters, and bicycles can be rented for 30,000 VND. The creator advises visiting on weekdays and avoiding midday heat, which can exceed 40°C. After lunch, the video moves to the Marble Mountains, a 45-minute drive back toward Da Nang. The main cave and pagoda area costs 40,000 VND to enter, with an optional elevator for 15,000 VND. The video explores Thuy Son mountain, its caves, carvings, and pagodas, but notes that a waterfall may be dry in the dry season. Comfortable shoes, water, a portable fan, and bug spray are recommended for both sites.
Key Facts
- My Son Sanctuary entrance fee is 150,000 VND per person.
- Marble Mountains entrance fee is 40,000 VND per person, plus 15,000 VND for the elevator.
- My Son Sanctuary is about 90 minutes drive from Da Nang; Marble Mountains is about 45 minutes from My Son.
- Visit My Son Sanctuary early morning or late afternoon on weekdays to avoid crowds and heat.
- Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, a portable fan, and bug spray for both sites.
