If Tam Coc brings peaceful beauty under the Ngo Dong river, then Hang Mua is the place to help visitors see the entire scenery of Ninh Binh from above.
The stone steps winding around the mountain, the panoramic view of the rice season and the typical limestone mountain scenery make Hang Mua one of the most famous places in Ninh Binh in recent years.
Not only is it a familiar check-in place for Vietnamese tourists, Hang Mua is also a favorite destination for many international visitors when coming to Ninh Binh.
Where is Hang Mua?
Hang Mua is located in Hang Mua tourist area, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province.
From:
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Tam Coc → about 5 minutes of travel
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Trang An → about 15 minutes
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Hanoi → about 2 hours by car
The location is quite convenient, so many tourists often combine:
on the same schedule.
Why is Hang Mua famous?
What makes Hang Mua famous is not the cave itself
The cave below is the view on the top of the mountain.
After climbing nearly 500 stone steps, visitors will see:
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The Ngo Dong river curves around the field
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Characteristic limestone mountains
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Panoramic view of Tam Coc from above
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Ninh Binh's famous rice season scene
Especially during the ripe rice season, the view from Hang Mua often appears a lot on social networks and international travel articles.
Is climbing Hang Mua difficult?
It's quite tiring but completely worth the experience.
The road to Mua Cave includes nearly 500 stone steps with a quite steep slope at the end.
However, most visitors can still climb if:
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Go slowly
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Wear shoes that are easy to move in
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Prepare drinking water
Normally the time to climb to the top is about:
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15 – 30 minutes
depending on physical strength and time to stop taking photos.
The famous stone road leading to the top of Ninh Binh Dancing Cave.
The best time to go to Mua Cave
The most beautiful place is usually:
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Early morning
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Late afternoon
At this time:
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The weather is cooler
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Less sunshine
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Nice light for photography
Especially in the late afternoon, many people go to Mua Cave to watch the sunset.
The view when the sun begins to set towards the Tam Coc field is really beautiful and is one of the most favorite moments in Ninh Binh.
Which season is the most beautiful season for Hang Mua?
The end of May to early June is often considered the best time.
This is the time:
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The rice in Tam Coc begins to ripen and turn yellow
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The weather is quite nice
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The view from above is much more outstanding
Additionally:
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Lotus season is around May - June
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Autumn is around September - November
is also a time loved by many tourists because of the pleasant atmosphere and more beautiful scenery.
What's at Hang Mua besides the check-in view?
In addition to the famous mountain peak area, Hang Mua also has:
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Lotus pond area
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Homestay and resort with mountain view
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Coffee shop
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Anime photography area
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The resort space is quite quiet
In recent years, Hang Mua has also become a place chosen by many couples to:
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wedding photography
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stock photography
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check-in landscape
Should Hang Mua be combined with Tam Coc?
Highly recommended.
This is the combo most tourists choose when coming to Ninh Binh.
Usually:
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Morning boat ride Tam Coc
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In the afternoon, go to Mua Cave to watch the sunset
This schedule is quite reasonable because:
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Not too hasty
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Move closer
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Can experience both river views and panoramic views from above
If you have more time, many people will add more:
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Trang An
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Bich Dong
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Tuyet Tinh Coc
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Bai Dinh
Actual experience going to Mua Cave
To make your trip more comfortable, you should:
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Go early or late afternoon to avoid the sun
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Wear shoes that are easy to climb
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Prepare drinking water
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Avoid wearing clothes that are too difficult to move around in if climbing to the top
If you like taking beautiful photos, morning light and sunset are often the best times.
Is Hang Mua worth going?
Yes.
Even though you have to climb a lot of stone steps, the view at the top of Hang Mua is truly one of the most beautiful scenery in Ninh Binh.
This is not only a famous check-in place but also a point to help visitors clearly feel the beauty of Tam Coc, fields and limestone mountains from a completely different perspective.
Especially in the ripe rice season or at sunset, the experience at Mua Cave is really worth trying at least once.
After visiting Tam Coc - Bich Dong, many tourists often combine relaxation, rent a car or book other experiences in Ninh Binh to make the trip more comfortable.
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