Marble Mountain Blew My Mind! | Vietnam 2023
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2023
- Welcome to my latest adventure in Da Nang, Vietnam! In this video, I'll be taking you on a journey to Marble Mountain, one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the country.
As I arrived at the foot of the mountain, I was immediately struck by its beauty. The towering peaks, lush greenery, and intricate rock formations. But that was just the beginning.
I started by getting a coffee at one of the many shops at the foot of the mountain, many doing their best to lure tourists in. I had a quick coffee and a look around the marble gift shop before i took on the climb of the mountain. The nearby cave is a separate attraction, so i head to the cave next. As I hiked up the mountain, I discovered a world of hidden caves, ancient temples, and breathtaking vistas. The intricate carvings and sculptures of the pagodas and shrines were a testament to the incredible skill and craftsmanship of the Vietnamese people.
But what really blew my mind was the incredible network of tunnels that ran throughout the mountain. These tunnels were used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, and exploring them was an unforgettable experience.
As I emerged from the tunnels, I was greeted by the stunning view of the South China Sea. The panoramic vista stretched out before me, and I felt a sense of awe and wonder at the natural beauty of this incredible country.
Throughout my journey, I was struck by the warmth and hospitality of the Vietnamese people. Their kindness and generosity made my trip to Marble Mountain all the more memorable.
So come with me on this incredible adventure to Marble Mountain in Da Nang, Vietnam. I was shocked how the cost was so little, just $3 or $4 for both attractions. Incredible really!
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Very Nice Wayne, I enjoyed that! The lady in the opening was cute and reminded me of my first trip to Vietnam when the U.S. Government prohibited Americans from going to Vietnam, and Vietnam didn't allow foreign tourist to venture out on their own unaccompanied. After the first day of tour group tourist traps in Hanoi a British guy and me said we were sick and ditched the tour group, and ventured out on our own, and everybody was asking us were we were from, and When I would say U.S. people would light up with delight. In a park, a good sized group of people formed around is as they hardly saw a tourist outside of a tour group, and a couple of police officers strolled up and the one who spoke pretty good English asked where we were from and where out tour group was. I Said "America and England! and we left the tour group to meet real people and see the Real Hanoi, You going to arrest us now?!" He smiled and laughed and said: OH NO Americans and English you welcome Vietnam!". Today decades later it's one of my most cherished memories.
That was a great read Jack. Nice one👍
We had a vet tour in 2008. Very friendly people. And thriving cities. Don't think we would be so kind after being attacked and bombed.
@@robertburnett6348 Well a lot of people there saw the allied forces in Vietnam as defenders. After a few years of CCP oppression it seemed to me that even many ardent communist supporters in Hanoi were forced to come to grips they were worse off as a colony of China and had a different sense of purpose when it came to America.
I was at Marble Mountain in February. Well worth visiting and some good exercise to be had.
Incredible for $2. Well worth it.
haha a soggy dong. I will definitely go to Marble Mountain.
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Very special Wayne looks AMAZING, thanks for sharing with us
Thanks Leila 👍
Brilliant work Wayne. I loved every minute of this tour. Starting with the lovely jubbly lady, the amazing marble figurines she sold. The caves were sensational and you are right, what an amazing setting for a night club. I was thinking a rock concert actually. The caves looked like something out of Raiders of the Lost Ark and I could picture Harrison Ford doing his thing in there. The marble mountain and surrounds fantastic and what an amazing view of the city.. You have excelled sir. One of the best and so glad you shared it with us. 🤩
Thanks mate! It was a great mountain. I'm not normally excited by this stuff, but this one was special 👍
Very nice place to visit, very beautiful.
Seen many photos of soldier posted there during the American War.
Yes, still many tunnels here from the war. It's a magical place inside.
Can I add? There was no elevator on our 2008 vet tour. Kind of a difficult climb then. Our regiment was north. I never was sure where I was until our reunions. Anyway, the sorrow of war book is probably out of print. But maybe in some Viet book stores. Bao's last sentence..."Those we're the days when all of us were young, very pure and very sincere." Wayne, it helps that I can relate these stories to you. Not many here interested anymore. To many wars since then., I guess.Thanks.
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Rave in the cave would be wicked. Top one, nice one, sorted 👍😜
Great cave for a party!
I WAS STATIONED ON A SAND HILL GUARDING A RADIO RELAY STATION A 106MM SQUAD LEADER WITHIN SIGHT OF MARBLE MOUNTAIN. I HAVE BEEN UP ON THE CROWS NES TO VISTING THE 106 CREW AND THE COMMANDING VIEW IN 1967. USMC RETIED
Great to read this comment Jim. Some great history on Marble Mountain.
I was there too, most all of 1968 attached to NSA Security, first at the dump looking up at Crow's Nest and then at the Marble Moutain Transmitter site next to 3rd Amtrac. I walked the dirt road through that village getting to 3rd Amtrac many times....there was nothing around there but shacks. I used to see Crow's Nest Marines working the 106...first the .50 cal tracer round, then the 106 round would follow. ☺
My brother Michael Stuart USMC retired was there. He sometimes talks of a battle that took place on marble Mountain while protecting a gun that was up there. I have pictures of this exact area from about 1969, possibly 1970.
haha it was good you two out there, as I was talking about..top cool
I thought it was you mate👍. That cave was something special.
Thanks for sharing this video. So did you walk all the way down? Was the descent manageable?
Yes, I walked down, it was easy with manageable steps. Thanks
cool place, glad you had time to see it
I enjoyed it , nice place.
Great stuff
Cheers David.
omg ,Hilarious"make some noise for carl cox!complete comedy my guy!!!!!!
🤣🤣 This place is perfect for Carl Cox 👌
Wow i really dont know what to say, this place really blew me away omg stunning what a cool vlog Wayne. Hey it reminded me of Tomb Raider i half expected Lara to come round the corner guns blazing lol.
It had that Tomb Raider or movie feel mate. Amazing place.
You can organize the rave: Rave in the Cave. You'd better trademark that before someone steals it, 555. Hey, my GF just called and said it is raining there in CM and is set to rain all night. So there is clean air on the way I think. Songkran came through again.
I wish it did rain all night mate. Little bits but more forecasts 🤞
Da Nang has the mountain and the beach. Good deal. I’d get a little spooked on that elevator ride… probably have to face the numbers.
Yes, it does have the best of both worlds. The elevator was a bit weird, going up the side of a mountain 😹
That looked awesome Wayne . I don't like caves much as most I've been to are wet , damp & a lot of bat turd . Those caves were impressive
I'm the same Paul, not a fan of caves really. This one was something different though. Special place.
Wayne...I found that war book written by a surviving N. Viet soldier. "The sorrow of war". By Bao Ninh.1969. English version by Frank Palmos. Vintage, 1998. Bao was born in 1952. So maybe still alive. He was one of ten soldiers out of a brigade of 500 that survived.
Nice! I'm reading another one at the minute but maybe I'll lookout for that one after.
How much time did it take to come to the top & return back?
They have an elevator that takes you 3/4 of the way and then it’s about a 10/15 minute steep climb.
The dramatic music got me on this one Wayne, in the cave. Well done 😊 Did you make it to Hoi An? ……edited this twice now. I found you Hoi An vid 👍
Thanks Phil, I really enjoyed doing this vlog at Marble Mountain. Yes, I headed to Hot An, glad you found the videos.
When I researched my Da Nang stay, this was not included in any of the articles I read, I wonder why not? I wanted to go to The Golden Bridge (the big hands), but none of the tours were running yet (Vietnam reopened a week before I arrived). I would have enjoyed the calmness of this.
Some things are still not running. I think the local buses from Da Nang to Hoi An are still out of action. Marble Mountain was really good, i enjoyed it.
Nice video Wayne.
Would be an awesome spot for a rave. I was thinking psy trance. Quite a setting to get into a "Kave hole". 😅
Did you get your arsh down with less, the same or more marbles than you started with?😉
🤣🤣🤣 you crack me up mate 😂
@Walk-About Wayne Stop encouraging me mate, I'll never leave. 🤣
You're looking at centuries of dedications and devotions by the Buddhist monks and the people in Danang who helped out building those temples within the cave.
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What time of day did you go Mr Wayne
Early morning 👍
@@WalkAboutWayne thanks for reply
i wonder why they don't just take two zeroes off the currency. 100 dong is less than half a penny
Yes, the money in Vietnam still spins me out. I just give away the 1000 dong notes.
Why did you go back?
1 month visa was ending 👍
Lovely jubbly 🤣🤣
That was the best moment of my trip haha
@@WalkAboutWayne right lol that lady has a beautiful soul lol and what a funny lady
Should’ve been there during 69 and 70 when this shit was going down
I wasn't born buddy. Doubt if I'd want to be there in 69 🤣
Some nasty crap went on there during the war. The Marines had a big air base there on the beach called Marble Mountain air base. The marble sellers are merciless, and you will always get ripped off. I found the sellers further in sell the actual handmade marble crafts. It was well worth going up the mountain.
Yep, still tunnels in the mountain that they used for the war. I went down them. They clever sellers, they know all the lingo from any country. They was all nice though, nothing to major. Amazing mountain for $2. Loved it.
Could easily lose your marbles in there, Wayne. Sometimes, I wish people would leave all the religious paraphernalia outside these attractions, natural caves are good enough. Got used to it in Thailand, seeing mystical Buddha's mixed up with spider man figurines and a fighting cock for good measure. Assuming it was a lot cooler inside the cave mate.
I know what you mean mate. Seems like wherever there's a cave they put stuff in it. It was nice and cool buddy.