Mua Caves is one of the most famous attractions in Ninh Binh that tourists almost will decide to visit it when they have had a bunch of information about the historical and King Kong’s land - Ninh Binh ( Appeared in the film “King Kong”).
Only Mua Cave brings you a chance for viewing the picturesque landscape of Tam Coc from the peak above. If you are not much of experiences in Mua Cave Ninh Binh, the following details show you the knowledge, transportation, tips for traveling to the cave,..to plan your trip in the North of Vietnam
Mua caves Ninh Binh Introduction
Vietnamese name of Mua caves is Hang múa (Hang in English means cave), located in Khe Ha Village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. It’s about 6km far from the city center and is a frequent stop of Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour. The attraction is very peaceful, natural since there are huge karst mountains along with impressive landscape around.
Mua Cave is lying at the foot of Mua mountain which shapes a bell with a width of around 800 square meters. On the left and right of the staircase, it is decorated on the stone with the dragon or phoenix carved properly very sharp and beautiful
The way leading to the cave formed by a long stone staircase zigzags through the karst, there are nearly 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). It is assumed that the cave entrance seems to be similar as“ Great wall of China ”
Legend of Mua Caves Ninh Binh: According to Vietnamese legend when the king Tran arrived at Hoa Lu to establish Thai Vi temple, the King was like visiting this cave for enjoying the dancing performance by ladies ( who serve imperial ). In Vietnamese “mua” means dancing so that the cave was named “Hang Mua”
Tourists setting their foot on this place normally try to conquer the peak of the mountain to look down a stunning beauty of Ninh Binh especially Tam Coc where having floating boats
Traveling Tips For Mua Caves Tour :
How to get there :
Mua Cave is far from Hanoi about 100km in 3 hours transferring by bus and 6km away from Ninh Binh city center. Firstly you need to get to Ninh Binh by bus or you can take a train from Hanoi city. The best way is choosing a tourist bus, being in contact with some travel agents in the Old quarter of Hanoi to find your own ticket.
Next step, upon your arrival in Ninh Binh you need to take a taxi to Mua Cave in case you arrange your trip by yourself. The other way is joining in a Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour with a Hanoi Travel Agency will set up your trip with good guide and good itinerary.
Ticket price and suitable time in Mua Cave Tour
Ticket price: 100.000 VND/person ( US $5 )
To save your trip you should start conquering Mua cave before 4 pm in winter because it gets dark soon. In summer the best time is in the morning or afternoon when the sunshine is weak.
Attention, Remember bringing your bottle of water, hat. Wearing simple and comfortable clothes that are suited to climb. Follow the rule- no littering
Best time to Visit Mua Caves :
A special time to visit Mua cave is in May or June when rice paddies become yellow, it is viewed from the viewpoint on Mua Caves
Mua Cave Tour, nearby attractions and activities :
– Exploring Ninh Binh’s amazing countryside by bicycle
– Climbing to conquer the Mua mountain
– Visiting Thung Nham bird garden
– Visiting Temple, Pagoda
– Local food, bungalow, Mua Cave Ecolodge