Ninh Binh is one of the famous destinations in the Northern region. Coming to Ninh Binh, visitors will have the opportunity to admire beautiful landscapes such as Trang An – Bai Dinh Tourist Area, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Van Long nature reserve,… Especially in recent years. Here, the site of Hang Mua located in Ngoa Long mountain in the Trang An scenic complex is becoming a tourist attraction when tourists come to the ancient capital. And this is also an attractive “check-in” place that is spreading widely on social networking sites today.

Hang Mua is located in the core area of Trang An World Heritage Complex, Ninh Binh, shaped like an upside-down bell when viewed from above, about 800m2 wide. According to folk legend, when King Tran Thai Tong returned to Hoa Lu area, he established Am Thai Vi. He often came here to listen to beautiful women dancing and singing, so he named it Hang Mua.

What to explore at Hang Mua?

Looking from the bottom of the mountain, you can clearly see the white stone steps leading to the top of the mountain. From a distance, the connecting steps look like a miniature Great Wall. On both sides of the stairs are elaborately decorated lines on the stone, with dragons or phoenixes carved delicately and elaborately, true to the images of dragons and phoenixes in Tran Dynasty art, extremely majestic, sharp and beautiful. .

On the top of the mountain is a statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva looking down at the vast ancient capital with a peaceful look. Hang Mua tourist area is developing into a resort combined with mountain climbing and sightseeing tourism.

This place has rolling mountainous terrain surrounding the plain. From above, you can admire the entire beautiful scenery of Tam Coc area, a famous scenic spot in Ninh Binh. Hang Mua is currently being invested in and built into an eco-tourism destination combining climbing sports to be suitable for those who like adventure travel.

Besides, this is also a place for visitors to conquer themselves and explore by climbing up 486 stone steps. After that somewhat strenuous climb, you will be compensated by admiring the beauty of the Tam Coc area with immense rice fields, stretching out to the horizon.

The poetic scenery of Mua Cave makes many people moved
One special thing is that even if you come to Mua Cave at any time of the year, you will have the opportunity to fully admire the breathtaking beauty of the majestic mountains, interwoven with rows of trees. lush and overgrown, full of interest. In addition, at the top of Mua Cave, there is also a statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva looking down at the land. If you have the opportunity to set foot here, we believe that the peaceful appearance and panoramic view of the former imperial capital will make your heart have stirring emotions that are hard to put into words.

Most especially, from the top of Hang Mua you can easily see Tam Coc Bich Dong in the distance with its lyrical, poetic and romantic mountain and river scenery. At this time, it seems that the vast green rice fields become even more lively and impressive. We tell you that if you come to Mua Cave during the season of ripe rice blooming, you will be able to fully see the picture of the golden season looming far away at the foot of the mountain when standing from the highest point of that Mua Cave.

In addition, if you have the opportunity to go to Mua Cave, you must definitely visit the skyscraper tower area located at the highest position on the top of Mua Mountain. Although we have to go through a relatively difficult journey with more than 500 steps, we are sure that the majestic and poetic natural scenery here will compensate you somewhat. It is this journey to conquer the top of Mua Mountain that will make you have the most memorable memories on your journey back to this poetic, romantic and very wild land of Ninh Binh.
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