[2025 Hoa Lu District Attraction] Travel Guide for Hang Múa Dragon's Cave (Updated Jun)

📍Address: Trang An (Di Sản Tràng An) => if you search on google map, I recommend searching for the phrase in the bracket. About 2 hour drive from Hanoi. Car parking fee applied at the area (but I don't remember the price... sorry 🥲) 💰Entrance/Boat tour price: 150,000vnd (about £14-15 depends on the currency exchange rate). This will cover you to choose 1 from 4 boat routes. ✨️Suggested boat route: Depends on your purpose, route 1 is more of a culture route. it is the longest route and takes you through many temples and caves. You will also have a chance to get off the boat to climb abit through the mountains (not all to the top) to reach an old temple. Route 3 and 4 are shorter but more for nice photos and Instagram post. I went for route 1 this time, it's a nice route for culture explore (but of course I didn't get chance to take the iconic Instagram photo) I haven't tried route 2 yet... If you have please comment 😊 🏖️Time to go: I went around March, which is the off-peak time for holiday. The weather is nice, and I went in in the morning so it's not too sunny. The weather is cool with nice breeze. 📍Adjacent area that worth visiting: Hoa Lu old town and if you still have time then try Tam Coc Bich Dong 📸Photo spots: anywhere along the boat tour route, the sceneries are stunning 🍴Food to try: Duc De Restaurant (there are 2 branches in Ninh Binh) => suitable for family meal lunch or dinner. Recommend to try their steam goat meat and scorched rice with special soup (I dont think they have English menu but we can all use google translate :v) Mien Luon ba Phan (Miến Lươn bà Phấn): I recommend try the phrase in bracket for correct location on google map. breakfast restaurant but open kinna all day from 5am to 8pm. only has 3 options of eel glass noodle, eel eggnoodle or eel porridge, all are delicious, I prefer eel porridge. regular bowl is 60,000vnd (about £1.75) and large bowl is 80,000 (about £2.5) We went for a day trip so I couldn't recommend accommodation

Just a few hours from Hanoi, Ninh Binh felt like stepping into a peaceful postcard. The day began with a visit to the historic King Temple in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, where I explored ancient architecture and learned about the country’s early dynastic history. I continued with a cycling tour through scenic rural landscapes, passing lush greenery and striking limestone formations. A highlight of the trip was a peaceful boat ride in Trang An, where we cruised through a network of caves and emerald waterways, surrounded by towering karst cliffs. One of the most fascinating aspects was the boat rowers using their feet to paddle, a unique and skillful local tradition. The day concluded with a rewarding ascent to the summit of Mua Cave, where panoramic views of the valley below provided a stunning end to a truly enriching experience. Ninh Binh has it all: history, nature, and unforgettable views—all in one day. 📍Ninh Binh 🇻🇳 #รับส่วนลดไม่พึ่งดวง

yes, we almost didn't go Mua Cave itself! we just followed the crowd to climb up the stairs to the top, not realizing that it is not mua cave! - the lotus ponds are very #instagrammable - the view from the mountain top is very nice - yes, the climbing worth it! Mua Cave is about 100m beside and at least 90% of the visitors did not go there. I understand why because it is underwhelming comparively. #muacave #muacaves #ninhbinh #cave

#favouriteitinerary I started my morning hike up Hang Mua as the sky slowly brightened. The climb was challenging, but reaching the top just in time for sunrise made it all worthwhile. Golden light spread over Tam Coc’s limestone peaks, creating a breathtaking view. The cool breeze and peaceful atmosphere made it a perfect start to the day. 📍Address: Hang Mua, Ninh Binh Difficulty: 4/10 Average time to reach the peak: 30 minutes #sunrise #hike

Naturally beauty south of Hanoi!

This is a very beautiful place✨ It seems that there is a spectacular view if you climb the 500 steps, but it was too hot to climb... Even if you don't climb, there is a lot of nature, and I had a lot of fun looking around slowly looking at the dragon objects and so on👍️ It was a wonderful place where you can feel the tranquil and calm Vietnam✨ [Name] Hang Múa (Mua Caves) [Location] 6WJQ+C43, Ninh Xuân, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam #0 yen travel autumn #Vietnam trip #Vietnam tourism #overseas travel

#hikingtime #100waysoftravel #temples This is one of the most famous attraction in Ninh Binh which makes it a must visit. Great aerial view from the top, best captured using a drone. The Hàng Mua Dragon's cave is a short hike of around 45 minutes to go to both peaks. Stay left if you only want to visit the lying dragon at the top. Recommended for people who are physically fit. Pathways are stones and they are steep. Gets steeper as it goes to the top.

You can see the rice field from the top by walking on the path with more than 500 steps