The land of Ninh Binh has been blessed by nature with countless beautiful landscapes and scenic spots. Ninh Binh tourism is not only a favorite choice of domestic tourists but also attracts the attention of international tourists. In the list of destination in Ninh Binh, it is impossible not to mention the beautiful caves, where visitors have the opportunity to admire unique and magical natural scenery. Let’s start the journey to explore these majestic caves when you set foot in the ancient capital!

1.Tam Coc

All three of these caves were formed by the Ngo Dong River cutting through the mountain. In which, Hang Ca is 127m long, cutting through a large mountain. Coming to Hang Ca, you can feel the cool air and many stalactites hanging down with a myriad of shapes. About 1km from Hang Ca is Hang Hai with a length of 60m and a stone dome shape. Lower than Hang Hai is Hang Ba, a modest 50m long.

You can go to Tam Coc Bich Dong around April because the weather is quite dry and pleasant. From January to March of the lunar calendar every year is the Bai Dinh Pagoda festival, you can combine going to the temple and exploring Tam Coc Bich Dong on this occasion. If you want to go to Hoa Lu, come here from March 8 to March 10 of the lunar calender every year. The end of May and the beginning of June is the season of ripe rice in Tam Coc Bich Dong fields, at that time, the image of green rice fields mixed with golden ripe rice fields will create a picture with beautiful color patches.

2. Hang Mua

One of the caves worth visiting when you set foot in Ninh Binh is Hang Mua, located at the foot of Mua mountain, part of the eco-tourism complex in Khe Dau Ha village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh. The location of Hang Mua is very convenient, about 100km from Hanoi and has once a place where King Tran often visited to watch the dance and music performances of the concubines in the past.

When coming to this most beautifulWhen coming to this most beautiful cave in Ninh Binh, you will be challenged with your health and endurance when climbing to the top of the mountain through 486 stone steps. Hang Mua is very famous for its delicately carved steps with unique dragon and phoenix shapes on both sides. Moreover, on the top of the mountain, you can not only admire the natural beauty of Tam Coc but also enjoy the fresh air from the height and see the vast, green and cool rice fields. Don’t forget to save vivid pictures to record this memorable moment!

3. Thien Ha Cave – Thien Thanh Cave

When you set foot in Thien Ha Cave, you will be immediately impressed by the extremely quite space bestowed by nature. Thien Ha Cave is divided into two separate areas including a 200m long dry cave and a 500m long water with many unique shapes. The deeper you go into the dry cave, the more you will feel like you are lost in a gilded palace with colorful stalactites shimmering under the sunlight. In addition, inside the dry cave there is also a “stone castle” associated with famous fairy tales such as elephants facing tigers, monkeys… and many traces of ancient Vietnamese people.

In particular, near the end of the deep cave, there is a large and nearly 3m high skylight. One sunny days, sunlight reflects on the stalactites, emitting sparkling rays of light, sometime golden, sometimes back, very lively. After admiring all the rich scenery in the dry cave, you continue to take a boat along the river to reach the water cave with the image of colorful stalactites.

Because Thien Ha Ninh Binh tourist area consists of two caves, Thien Ha and Thien Thanh, after exploring Thien Ha cave, you can continue your journey to explore Thien Thanh dry cave with a length of more than 50m, the height of the cave entrance is about 3-4m. Athough it is not a large cave, this place also possesses extremely beautiful scenery that will make you admire and enjoy.

4. Van Trinh Cave (Giang Tien Cave)

When mentioning Ninh Binh, many people often think of famous tourist attractions such as Bai Dinh – Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong. However, few people know that this land also has a mysterious cave, as beautiful as a magical maze, Van Trinh Cave. This cave has an area of about 4,000m2, considered the largest cave in the province. Inside the cave, stalactites are arranged in high layers, creating unique shapes. In addition to the name Van Trinh, this cave also has another name, Giang Tien. Associated with the legend of the youngest fairy of heaven, who often came down to earth to help the poor.

To get to Van Trinh Cave, you have to climb 205 steps. Van Trinh Cave is divided into two small, staggered caves, Thuong Cave and Ha Cave. Thuong Cave has a floor of about 150m2, with small, undulating stalactites creating human-like shapes. At the top of the cave, there is a skylight called the heavenly eye, which means the meeting of yin and yang, the harmony of heaven and earth. Below is the Lower Cave, which is divided into two small caves by a stalactite screen wall nearly 7m high. On the wall, there are many diverse shapes such as clouds, mountains and rivers, creating a beautiful sculpture. This most beautiful cave Ninh Binh is not only a tourist attraction but also has important spiritual significance for local people. In the cave, there is a high stalactite block rising, like a man’s “precious” penis, located opposite a small hole called the “birth door”. For those who are infertile, they will come here to touch and crawl throuh the hole to pray for children.

5.Vai Gioi Cave

Vai Gioi Cave is located in a unique location, on the top of a high mountain, 88 meters above the ground, and to reach the cave, visitors must climb 439 stone steps. “Vải” in the cave’s name means the act of bowin to show respect, while ” Thiên” is an ancient Vietnamese word synonymous with “heaven”. Vai Gioi Cave has long been an important spiritual site, where people in the Hoa Lu area often hold rituals to worship heaven to pray for favorable weather and bountiful crops. Inside Vai Gioi Cave, there are many special stalactites, such as traces of animal teeth, fish bones, etc., making visitors feel like they are lost in an archaeological cave with many ancient relics. The “early” floor of the cave has many flat stone blocks, as if representing the simple, peaceful life of reality. Meanwhile, the hell floor contains many stone blocks with special shapes, such as Nai Ha Bridge, Tam Sinh Thach, and Diem Vuong throne, ect.

Ninh Binh caves are now not only famous historical relics but also known for their beauty like a fairyland and are gradually being invested in to creat famous tourist attractions attracting domestic and foreign tourists. Don’t miss these places on your upcoming trip! If you need more infomation about Ninh Binh, please contact us at +84 918889981.