Beside Trang An or Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Mua Cave is a popular place that truly captivates the hearts of tourists who have come here.
The beauty of the natural scene leaves an increasingly deep impression; and the quality of tourist services at Mua Cave is also good. For this reason, Mua Cave is always listed as a must-see destination that visitors always choose upon their arrival in Ninh Binh.
How to get to Mua Cave from Ninh Binh?
Mua Cave is located 5 km from Ninh Binh. If you have the opportunity to go to Ninh Binh on your own, it’s very simple. Just rent a bike or a motorbike from your hotel.
It takes about 20 minutes by motorbike from the city to Mua Cave. And a little over half an hour by bike.
If you’re already in Tam Coc (as many tourists do), it will take you less than 5 minutes to reach Mua Cave.
When you come to Mua Cave Ninh Binh, you must buy tickets at the ticket booth next to the parking lot. Tickets cost 100,000 VND.
Follow the guided trail until the end of the road is at the foot of Mua Cave. You can take the left path up to Mua Cave or continue to follow the path going up the mountain. There are a total of 500 steps and it only takes about 15 minutes to walk. It depends on everyone’s health.
Halfway up Mua Cave, you will come to a fork in the road. The path to the right leads to the temple on a narrow rocky tip. The path to the left leads to a statue of the dragon mountain.
What to see at Mua Cave Ninh Binh
What is exciting is that visitors usually come to Mua Cave to challenge themselves to conquer this mountain through more than 500 steps leading to the steep cliffs.
As you stand on top of the mountain, suddenly a wider natural view presents itself before your eyes. Since it’s the only place in Ninh Binh where you can admire all the beauty of the Tam Coc region.
Moreover, standing at the foot of the mountain, visitors can clearly see the white stone steps leading to the top of the mountain.
They really resemble the miniature Great Wall. On both sides of the steps, there are very delicate and beautiful dragon and phoenix figures carved into the stone. These were made according to the traditional arts of the Tran dynasty.
The best time to go to Mua Cave Ninh Binh
The best time to visit the dance cave of Ninh Binh is early in the morning around 6am. After, the number of tourists arrived more and more. Or in the late afternoon because it’s a perfect place to admire the sunset over the valley.
Like in the North, from May to October, the weather is hot and rainy. The rainy season is the most beautiful period of the golden rice fields. It usually rains around September. From November to April, the weather is cooler and drier. You must check the weather forecasts in advance and prepare carefully upon your arrival so as not to affect your trip.
Mid-May to the end of May is the ripe rice season in Tam Coc and Trang An. Traveling alone to Ninh Binh this month, the landscape is extremely magnificent.ShareRetry
