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Non Nuoc Stone Village

Non Nuoc stone carving village located at the foot of Marble Mountains is a famous traditional village of Danang city for fine art stone engraving products.

Address: At the foot of the Marble Mountains in Ngu Hanh Son District’s Hoa Hai Ward

Visit duration: 01h00

Good for travel: First time visit

About:

Apart from its great beaches and beautiful landscapes, Da Nang boasts the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, which is a typical and unique craft village to the south of the City. Situated at the foot of the Marble Mountains in Ngu Hanh Son District’s Hoa Hai Ward, this craft village has a proud history covering more than 200 years.

The founder of the village was craftsman Huynh Ba Quat from Thanh Hoa Province. In the late 18th century, he and others from his hometown brought their families to live in this village. There is a place of worship here now which is dedicated to the founding ancestors of the village, and the villagers hold a special ceremony on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month every year to honour their ancestors.

Initially, the village’s craft products had been made to serve the daily lives of the local people, and included such items as rice mortars, grain grinders and tombstones. More recently, its product range has expanded and they are now considered to be some of the City’s highest value exports.

To maintain and develop their occupation, the Non Nuoc carvers are deeply aware of preserving their relic site and protecting their traditional skills. The stone used is now sourced from the northern region, not from local sources any more, and precious stones are even imported from other countries.

Stone carving was based on the experience and skills passed down from generation to generation, but there are now professional training courses. There are over 300 carving businesses in the village, with thousands of carvers.

The Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village is a “must see” and a “do not miss” destination during your visit to our beautiful seaside City. You will have a chance to explore a local craft village and watch skilful carvers creating their beautiful sculptures.

What to explore:

Besides the household utensils, the jewellery is very pretty, delicate and colourful, and there is a variety of statues of Buddha, sphinxes, birds and animals, national heroes and famous characters. These statues are extremely exquisite and come in many different sizes, from a small statue measuring just a few centimetres to a giant sized one.

Every day, in spite of life’s ups and downs, the village is full of the laughter of the craftsmen and the sound of the hammers striking chisels. With their skilful hands and love for the art, they produce impressive polished statues and petite, sophisticated items incorporating both traditional and modern motifs, and these have been taken to many parts of the world by visitors.

How to get there:

You can come to Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village by many ways including bus, motorbike, bike, taxi, car.

By Bus: If you are in Hoi An City, you maybe go by bus with cheap price. From the center of Hoi An City, you go straight on Ly Thuong Kiet Street as well as Le Hong Phong Street. The bus station is on Le Hong Phong, near Hoi An Silk Village. It takes about 40 minutes to come to Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village by bus.

By motorbike: If you are in Da Nang City, you can hire motorbike to get there. Firstly, you pass through Han River Bridge and turn right on Ngo Quyen Street. Then you just go straight on that Street to reach the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. It takes about 25 minutes by motorbike from Da Nang City.

Reviews:

– Great work of Art

– Beautiful handmade work

– Skillful artists and artful products

– Traditional work of many generations

– A must visit place

– Nguyen Hung

Address: 85 Huyen Tran Cong Chua street, Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Da Nang city

Telephone: (+84) 511.3836310

Email : info@nguyenhungstone.com / nguyenhungstone@yahoo.com.vn

Website : www.nguyenhungstone.com

– Tien Hieu