If you have to choose a place with the most beautiful view when traveling to Ninh Binh, many people will mention Hang Mua.
Famous for nearly 500 stone steps, panoramic view from above and extremely impressive rice season scenery, Hang Mua is currently one of the most popular check-in locations in Ninh Binh.
But is Hang Mua really as beautiful as it looks online? Is it worth climbing nearly 500 stone steps?
Below is an actual review of Hang Mua from the perspective of Ninh Binh Booking's Ninh Binh travel experience.
First impression of Hang Mua
The most noticeable thing is that Hang Mua is quite famous and crowded, especially:
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weekend
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ripe rice season
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sunset
However, this area still retains the feeling:
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airy
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many green trees
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beautiful rocky mountain view
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the atmosphere is quite pleasant
Right from the entrance area there is:
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lotus pond
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rocky mountain
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check-in areas
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cafe and homestay with mountain view
quite suitable for the current Ninh Binh tourism vibe.
Is it tiring to climb nearly 500 stone steps?
Tired 😄
Especially the last part is quite steep and has small stone steps, so climbing at noon will be quite tiring.
However, according to experience from Ninh Binh Booking:
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most tourists can still climb
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just go slowly
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rest a few times midway
is completely fine.
Climbing time is usually about:
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15 – 30 minutes
depending on physical strength and level of photography.
Is the view at the top really beautiful?
Yes. And this is the most valuable part of Hang Mua.
After reaching the top, the entire Tam Coc appears with:
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Ngo Dong river
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rice field
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stretching limestone mountains
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small boats below
If you go during the rice season, late May - early June, the actual view is even more beautiful than the photo.
This is also the reason why Hang Mua appears a lot in international Ninh Binh tourism reviews.
The best time to go to Mua Cave
According to Ninh Binh Booking's experience exploring Ninh Binh, the most beautiful is still:
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early morning
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sometime after 4pm
At this time:
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it's cooler
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little sunshine
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beautiful light for photography
Especially the sunset at Hang Mua is really beautiful.
The late-day sunlight covering the Tam Coc field creates a very different feeling compared to other places in Ninh Binh.
What does Mua Cave have besides check-in?
In addition to the famous view, Hang Mua also has:
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lotus pond
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cafe
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homestay mountain view
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historical photography area
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quite chill resort space
Many international tourists when traveling to Ninh Binh often spend a whole day just to:
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cafe
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rest
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sightseeing
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taking photos at Mua Cave
instead of just climbing the mountain and returning immediately.
Should we go to Mua Cave during the rice season?
Highly recommended.
This is the most beautiful time of the year at Tam Coc and Hang Mua.
Around the end of May - early June:
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rice begins to turn yellow
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the weather is quite nice
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the view from above is much more outstanding
If you want to have a "true Ninh Binh tourism" experience, this is almost the best time to go.
Should Tam Coc and Hang Mua be combined?
Yes.
This is almost the most popular combo when exploring Ninh Binh on your own.
The schedule is usually the most reasonable:
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take the Tam Coc boat in the morning
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In the afternoon, go to Mua Cave to hunt sunset
Because the distance is quite close, moving is also much more convenient.
Actual review: Is Hang Mua worth going?
Yes.
Even though you have to climb a lot of stone steps and are sometimes a bit crowded, the experience at the top of Hang Mua is really worth a try when traveling to Ninh Binh.
This is not only a beautiful check-in point but also a place to clearly feel the unique beauty of:
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Tam Coc
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rice season
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limestone mountain
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Ninh Binh nature
from a completely different perspective.
According to Ninh Binh Booking's assessment, if you are exploring Ninh Binh for the first time, Hang Mua is still one of the places you should experience at least once.
After visiting Hang Mua, many tourists often combine relaxation, rent a car or book other experiences in Ninh Binh to make the trip more comfortable.
If you need help booking homestay, hotel, shuttle Hanoi - Ninh Binh, rent a motorbike or advise on a suitable Ninh Binh travel schedule, Ninh Binh Booking is always ready to provide quick support with reasonable prices and more flexible schedules for each group of guests.
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