If you want to get away from the busy and hustle life, Mua caves is definitely an ideal destination, which provides you with a panoramic and breathtaking view of Ninh Binh city.
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What to do in Mua cave Vietnam?
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Taking photos at “virtual living tower”
To explore “virtual living tower”, you just need to follow the path leading to the foot of the mountain. If you want to see it, take the left side of the path or you can climb the 500-step staircase to the top of the mountain.
The stepping stones are steep up and the hike up to Hang Mua peak can take around 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on your strength. You should not overdo it yourself by climbing 500 steps at once, you can take a break during the hike.
After climbing, you can witness a lofty tower with Vietnamese traditional architecture which is the highest position in Mua cave. Sitting on the tower, you definitely have a magnificent photo with clear blue sky, majestic mountains and evergreen trees behind.
Enjoying the beauty of Mua cave dragon and Quan Am statue
In the middle of the stairs, there are two paths: the right one leading to one of the pagodas and the left one leading to the stone statue of Quan Am (The Goddess of Mercy) and the lying dragon statue. So, turn left to witness one of the most breathtaking masterpieces of Ninh Binh.
The grand ornate stone dragon at the peak of Mua Cave
At the top of Mua cave, Here is a giant dragon stone bowing towards Quan Am statue (The Goddess of Mercy). Dragon’s position seems to greet the sunshine of sunrise and sunset when looking from the foot of Mua cave.
Immersing yourselves into Mua Cave viewpoint
Mua cave is known as ” the muse of Tam Coc”, because at the top of Ninh Binh Mua cave you can have a vivid and overall view of Tam Coc. Here is the nicest Tam Coc view with ripening rice paddy fields, undulating waves around yellow fields and spectacular limestone mountains.
Impressive Tam Coc view from Dancing cave
At some point in the journey, you will have a chance to appreciate the peaceful and dreamy sight of the Ngo Dong River lying between mountains and valleys. The sight of Mua Cave will surely charm your heart and give you one of the best memories of your trips. Nature-lovers and photo-lovers should not miss out on this spot on the map.
Spending your trip in Mua caves Ecolodge
If you are wondering about which accommodation you should stay in, ” Mua caves Ecolodge” is your best choice. It is located under the foot of Mua mountains, therefore, you certainly have a wonderful night and totally immerse yourselves into Ninh Binh nature as well as professional services such as mini bar, bathtub, spa and renting a bicycle. Staying in Mua caves ecolodge also saves 5USD entrance fees
Interesting facts about Ninh Binh Mua cave
- Mountain goat fights:
On the way to the top of Mua cave, you can see some mountain goats butting and crashing into each other. But it rarely happens, hope you ‘re lucky enough^^.
- The Great Wall of Vietnam:
The Great Wall of China is the pride of Chinese worldwide. Ninh Binh Province will give you a chance to visit the Vietnamese version of the Great Wall due to the similar traditional architecture, zigzagging path with nearly 500 stone staircases.
You can eyewitness the miniature of The Great Wall of China
- The mysterious name of Mua cave ( Dancing cave):
It is called Dancing cave originated from the folk legend when Ly Thai To king came to Hoa Lu for establishing Thai Vi hermitage, he chooses this as a place for imperial maids dancing and singing. Therefore, it formed “Mua cave” name.
Others said that due to the rolling topography as a woman is dancing, it is called Dancing cave.
- Top 1 tourist trap in Ninh Binh- recognized by Tripadvisor
In August 2018, Mua cave even exceeded attractive destinations in Ninh Binh like Trang An complex, Bai Dinh pagoda, Three Lake ( Tam Coc) to rank as the first must-go place in top 5 by the most prestigious consultant tourist web- Tripsadvisor.
- The meaning of mascots in Hang Mua
On the way to the top of Mua cave, you can see an eagle. According to Vietnamese opinion, this bird is a symbol of power and master, which are the precious characters in the country.
Additionally, it also some statue like lion ( Nghê)- one of the dragon’s sons. This also represents the strength- quite popular in Vietnamese religion and much affected by Chinese culture.
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Tips for a wonderful trip in Mua cave tour
Best time to visit Mua cave
If you want to make the most out of your trip, you should visit Mua Cave in May or June. That is the time when the rice paddy fields ripe to a golden shade. They can be seen from the peak of Mua Cave.
However, from July to August, it is highly likely to have storms and heavy rains in Ninh Binh. Therefore, in that period, conquering Mua Cave will be more difficult and less safe. The stone staircase can be slippery and the view can be limited because of the rain.
In the summer, it is recommended to start the trip in the early morning or in the afternoon to avoid hot and strong sunlight. Meanwhile, in the winter, the best time will be before 4 p.m. so the tourist can get back before it gets dark.
Bring necessary personal items
As I mention, some stones on the way to Mua cave is covered with moss and sometimes it is rainy. To safe, therefore, you should wear sneakers instead of high heels or slippers.
In the summer, it is important for you to wear a hat, apply sunscreen and wear simple, comfortable, suitable clothes (avoid long dress, skirt ). With nearly 500 stone staircases, it can be tiring for some of you. So, n forget to bring a water bottle and a little snack to fresher and eat during the journey
Mua cave parking
On the way to Mua cave destination, there are lots of people waving to you for parking with the price of 10,000 VND or more. But maybe you don’t know is there is an available and free parking lot in Mua cave. Don’t waste any money in our Ninh Binh trip!
An ideal place for taking photos on special occasions
Mua cave Ninh Binh is luckily awarded impressive sceneries majestic, wild and poetic landscape and advantageous position. So, it isn’t strange that wherever you click your camera in Mua cave, all are wonderful and excellent. This is an ideal destination for couples to have the best wedding and anniversary photos.
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Nearby Attraction and Activities
Tam Coc – Bich Dong
Bich Dong is a pagoda surrounded by a water trench with blooming lotus. The path to the top of Bich Dong goes right through a cave decorated with impressive statues. And at the peak of Bich Dong, you will have a panoramic view of everything around you. This is no doubt a photogenic place.
The best thing is, the entrance fee of Tam Coc – Bich Dong is nothing. Yes, it’s free!
Bai Dinh Temple Complex
Bai Dinh temple complex has three levels. The first level is the bell tower pagoda, the second one is the giant golden Buddha statue and the last one is Bai Dinh pagoda. After that, at the top, there will also be a silver Buddha statue at the peak of the mountain.
You will be impressed by the religious, out-of-this-place and appealing beauty of Bai Dinh temple complex. ! If you love ancient Asian architecture, you should mark this place on your map.
Bai Dinh is the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia
A bonus for movie-lovers: the Kong: Skull Island filming location and the aboriginal village
This is the recently famous place to visit. The aboriginal village is almost identical to the scene in the movie and completely free. If you love Kong: Skull Island, you should go and all the places re-created for the tourists. There are a whole village and other architectures that will bring you into a mysterious world.
In order to get to “Skull Island” or the aboriginal village, you can go by boat or on foot. The main pier of Trang An scenic complex is near there.
Don’t forget to have photos with locals in Kong: Skull island film set
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Basic information (opening hours, entrance fee)
- Location: Khe Ha Village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. It is far from Hanoi about 100km and takes about 2 hours to reach it.
- Opening hours: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Mua cave entrance fee: 100,000 VND (5 USD)
- Staff contact: 0229 3619 679
- How to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
The distance from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about 85 kilometers. You will have to spend around 2 to 3 hours to reach Ninh Binh depending on the mean of transportation you choose.
For me, the train is the best option because of its convenience and reasonable price ( 5-10 USD). There will be the hard seat, soft seat and berth on the train, but you should choose the soft seat or the berth for the best experience.
For the detailed means of transportation, please read: How To Travel From Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- How to go from Ninh Binh center to Mua cave?
Once you travel to the center city of Ninh Binh, you can take a taxi or hire a motorbike to get to Mua Cave. A taxi will be faster and more suitable for a group of tourists. However, riding a motorbike offer a chance to discover the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside and a sense of flexibility.
The distance from the city center of Ninh Binh to Mua Cave is around 10km, so the price for a one-way cab ranges from 100.000VND (5 USD) to 200.000VND (10 USD). Meanwhile, you can choose Ninh Binh motorbike rental at 100.000VND/day (5 USD).
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