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Many have heard of or visited the Marble Mountains in Da Nang – a place that holds the harmonious beauty of a region where the sea and mountains affectionately embrace with deep historical, cultural, and spiritual values. Concealed within this magnificent beauty, Huyen Vi Cave emerges as one of the scenic wonders in Da Nang, offering a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
Location of Huyen Vi Cave
Huyen Vi Cave is situated behind Linh Son Pagoda on Duong Hoa Mountain – one of the five famous mountains of the Marble Mountains. This tourist destination carries a touch of melancholy, solitude, and tranquility like a sanctuary but is a mysterious space for individuals to experience, feel the grandeur of nature, and witness the inner beauty of themselves.
While the Huyen Khong Cave on Thuy Son Mountain is widely renowned and associated with the Marble Mountains as an icon, Huyen Vi Cave on Duong Hoa Mountain stands as a modest and unassuming sanctuary.
In 1957, during a mountain expedition, local residents discovered a sizable opening near the summit of Duong Hoa Mountain. Upon investigation, they found a spacious cave within the heart of the mountain. Subsequently, the community decided to excavate a lengthy tunnel to provide access to the cave.
Discovering Huyen Vi Cave
To this day, Huyen Vi Cave maintains its serene and mysterious allure, just as it did in its early days. The entrance bears the inscription “Huyen Vi Cave.” The cave interior is quite dark, requiring torchlight for navigation. Visitors must pass through this cave entrance, which has a length of approximately 3 meters.
Passing through this small cave entrance, visitors will reach a brighter cavern with a width of about 2m and a length of around 10m. The beauty of Da Nang here reveals numerous small nooks and crannies. On the walls, images of various plants, wildlife, shaped by water and wind, come into view. The cave contains many small passages, allowing visitors to explore comfortably. In the left alcove, a few steps up from the cave entrance, about 3-4 meters high, visitors will discover a stone statue of the Buddha in a meditative posture.
Continuing deeper into the nooks and crannies, visitors need to descend into the cave, navigating a winding and multi-layered path. Subsequently, visitors will arrive in a relatively spacious area. Here, there is an altar, with a central statue of the Buddha Shakyamuni.
Within this altar, there is a small, beautifully crafted statue. According to local residents, it is a statue of Princess Huyen Tran. Towards the center is a statue of Buddha Amitabha, standing over 1m tall. Utilizing natural forms shaped by wind and water erosion, the locals have crafted these statues, representing Buddha Amitabha and other Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Within the cave, there is also a small water pond with a statue of Mr. Lu fishing on the rocky shore. Hence, this pond is named Mr. Lu. Particularly, the Tuyen Cam well also appears in the cave, enhancing the beauty of this tourist destination. When the wind blows, the well produces a clear and melodious sound, resembling the music of nature.
At the furthest end of the cave, visitors will encounter a unique earthen drum. Striking it with a solid object produces a deep, resonant sound akin to a drum but with a more subdued bass.
In 1960, Master Hue Nhat hung a Thao Am painting near the cave entrance for meditation and to safeguard Huyen Vi Cave. By 1964, the Thao Am painting was replaced by a tiled-roof temple named Linh Son Temple – an ancient and modest temple.
When visiting Da Nang, exploring the Marble Mountains and admiring the famous scenery of Da Nang, tourists should not overlook Huyen Vi Cave situated on Duong Hoa Mountain. This is a masterpiece of nature bestowed upon this youthful coastal city.
