Mua Caves – The Great Wall of Vietnam

Ninh Binh has never ceased to attract tourists by its wonderful landscape of green mountains and blue water. Accordingly, Mua Cave is the most wonderful destination loved by many people because of its romantic scenery every time the golden rice season comes.

1. A few words about Mua Cave

Mua Cave is located at the foot of Mua Mountain in the eco-tourism complex in Khe Dau Ha village, Ninh Nhat commune, Ninh Binh Province. The highlight of this tourist destination, in addition to the beautiful scenery, is the road leading to the top of Mua Mountain. The surrounding scenery before you reach the top of Mua Mountain is covered in a vast green color with rice fields, red-tiled houses by the lake, or in the distance are ranges of rocks, giant cliffs leaning against each other…

Standing from there, you will immediately see a strip of white stone leading to the top of the mountain, this road is inspired by the Great Wall with nearly 486 steps. Both sides of the steps are exquisitely decorated with dragon and phoenix drawings, showing the sculpture art of the Tran Dynasty, very sharp and beautiful.

From the top of Mua Mountain, visitors can admire the entire beautiful scenery of Tam Coc area, a famous scenic spot in Ninh Binh. According to legend, when King Tran returned to Hoa Lu to establish Am Thai Vi, he often came here to listen to the beautiful women and concubines dance and sing. Therefore, this place was named Hang Mua or Dancing Cave.

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2. Means of Transport to Hang Mua

To visit Hang Mua, you have several transportation options. Located less than 100 km from Hanoi’s center, it’s convenient for a day trip with the following means:

Motorbike: If you’re an adventurous traveler, a motorbike is an ideal way to explore. The journey takes around 2 hours via National Highway 1A towards Ninh Binh Province, then continue on Highway 477 to reach Hang Mua.
Passenger bus or limousine: Another popular option is to take a passenger bus from Giap Bat or My Dinh bus stations, with a travel time of approximately 60 minutes. From Hoa Lu ward, you can take a motorbike taxi or a regular taxi to Hang Mua. Alternatively, you can book a Khanh An limousine (hotline 1900 8629) with direct pick-up and drop-off service.

3. Ticket Price

The entrance fee to Mua Caves tourist area is 100,000 VND/person. However, guests staying at Hang Mua Ecolodge enjoy free unlimited access to all sightseeing spots within Hang Mua.

4. Conquering Hang Mua

Visitors when visiting Hang Mua all try to conquer this mountain with 486 steps on the steep cliff. The top of Mua Mountain is the only place in Ninh Binh where you can admire the entire beauty of Tam Coc.

One of the memorable experiences that visitors can try is watching the sunrise and sunset at Hang Mua. The ideal time to watch the sunrise is from 5:00 to 6:00 am, or from 17:00 to 18:00 to watch the sunset. Visitors can refer to the expected sunrise or sunset time on weather applications to be able to “watch” the exact time to watch the sunrise/sunset.

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5. Staying at Hang Mua

Hang Mua Ecolodge is a hotel located in the Hang Mua tourist area. Each room at Hang Mua Ecolodge is designed in a modern style, with an outdoor bathroom in harmony with nature, the room space is located under the corners of large trees. You will stay under the canopy of old trees, enjoying the fresh and new atmosphere. There are mainly rooms for couples and families with a view of the back of Hang Mua hill.

6. Hang Mua lotus pond

Every summer, the lotus season comes, making Hang Mua become sparkling and brilliant, with white and pink lotus flowers blooming. Hang Mua lotus pond is about 1ha wide and located right at the foot of Ngoa Long mountain, surrounded by golden rice fields and majestic mountains, so the scenery is also poetic like in ancient films. So just choose the right outfit and you can check-in and create memorable photos right here.

Lotus in Hang Mua blooms until the end of the year, but the time when the flowers are most colorful is in June – July. With all kinds of white lotus, pink lotus, it can be said that Hang Mua lotus pond is an ideal virtual living place for tourists because the lotus here blooms at the same time, creating a beautiful landscape.

7. Photo Outfit Rental Shops at Hang Mua

At Hang Mua, you can easily rent photo-shooting outfits from the following shops:

Chi Chi Outfit Shop: Khê Hạ Hamlet, Ninh Nhat Commune, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam
An Nam Outfit Shop: Khê Hạ Hamlet, Ninh Nhat Commune, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam

8. Nearby Attractions

Thung Nham Ecotourism Area (Nam Hoa Lu Ward)
Tam Coc – Bich Dong Scenic Area (Nam Hoa Lu Ward)
Am Tien Cave – “Tuyet Tinh Coc” (Tay Hoa Lu Ward)
Thung Nang (Nam Hoa Lu Ward)
Trang An Landscape Complex (Tay Hoa Lu Ward)

9. Where to Eat at Hang Mua

When visiting Hang Mua, you should try some of the local restaurants below:

Chinh Thu 2 Goat Restaurant: Tuan Cao Hamlet, Nam Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province.
Que Huong Restaurant: Group 8, Tuan Cao Hamlet, Nam Hoa Lu ward, Ninh Binh province.

10. Travel Tips for Hang Mua

To reach the peak of Hang Mua, visitors need to climb nearly 500 stone steps. Therefore, wearing comfortable sports shoes is highly recommended instead of high heels.

Don’t forget to bring a small bottle of water to stay hydrated during your climb to the top of Hang Mua.

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Hang Mua, Ninh Binh has become an extremely impressive destination, especially for young people who love taking photos and want to own the most impressive check-in photos.