Admire the natural beauty of Top 15 Amazing Ninh Binh Caves
Ninh Binh province is well-known for its culture and many tourist attractions. There is a harmonious stunning natural landscape along with many reservation areas with rich cave systems, making it a unique destination for tourists.
The caves in Ninh Binh are famous for one-of-a-kind beauty, which is bestowed by Mother Nature. When visiting Ninh Binh, make sure not to miss these amazing caves to take in their allure up close.
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Mua Cave – A place not to be missed in your Ninh Binh Cave Tour
There are lots of activities you can try here:
- Climb 486 stone steps to the top of the mountain
- Admire all the breathtaking natural beauty from the above.
- Location: Hoa Lu district
Mua Cave Ninh Binh, has a strange but very beautiful name. Despite the numerous legends associated with its name, Mua Cave’s stunning scenery is what draws visitors in. Ngoa Long Mountain, the main attraction of Mua Cave, requires visitors to ascend many stone stairs to fully appreciate its beauty. Once reaching the top of the mountain, visitors can preserve memories by taking photos with an elaborately decorated tower or stone dragon. In addition, there are two interesting places you should not miss when coming here, namely rice fields and lotus ponds.
During harvest season, the rice fields are incredibly vibrant and enticing to tourists. While the lotus pond is filled with rose petals gently swaying in the wind. If you have a chance to visit this place, you will feel like you are lost in a dreamland
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Tam Coc Cave – One of the most famous caves in Ninh Binh
Tam Coc literally means 3 grottos, referring to Ca Cave, Hai Cave and Ba Cave (Hang 1, Hang 2 and Hang 3).
Coming to Ca Cave, you can feel the cool air and witness many hanging stalactites with many diverse shapes. Hai Cave, which is 60 meters long and has the shape of a stone dome, is located about one kilometer from Ca Cave. Lower than Hai Cave is Ba Cave, which is just a 50-meter-long cave.
The bamboo boat ride through these three caves is truly an amazing and worthwhile experience. Once you pass through Ba Cave, you will be captivated by golden fields alongside the river that exudes a calming, gentle vibe.
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Bich Dong Cave
The Bich Dong cave is located in the relic complex of Bich Dong Pagoda, also known as Green Cave, about 2 kilometers from Tam Coc. Bich Dong includes a water cave through the mountain and a dry cave located halfway up the mountain. Depending on your own schedule, you can choose to visit it with Tam Coc caves in 1 day.
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Thung Nang Cave – One of most interesting Ninh Binh Caves
It would be a big mistake if you miss Thung Nang Cave because you can get there after just 5 minutes by motorbike from Tam Coc – Bich Dong. This place has a serene, quiet beauty because it is encircled by a sizable lake and tall, rocky mountains.
When you come here, you can sit on a boat and navigate the small waterway that leads into the Thung Nang cave, where you will find the incredibly unique cave. This location boasts a varied ecosystem of flora and fauna as well, with ponds filled with swimming fish, a multitude of birds singing in the sky, and verdant grass lining both hillsides.
Nau Ruou Cave at Trang An Complex Ninh Binh
- Location: Nau Ruou Cave is another Ninh Binh cave with a unique name located in the Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex.
The name of the cave comes from a legend that states the underground water beneath it is perfect for using in alcohol distillation. Nowadays, when visiting this attraction, you can see thousands of wine bottles are arranged throughout Nau Ruou Cave and smell wine permeating the air.
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Ba Giot Cave
- Location: Trang An Landscape Complex at Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Located in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Ba Giot Cave is a testament to the magic of nature. The cave’s name literally means “Cave of Three Drops”, derived from the drops of water falling from the cave’s ceiling. It is said that an individual will experience luck and happiness if three drops of water land in the palm of his hand.
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Am Tien Cave
An Tien Cave, which is about 10 kilometres from Ninh Binh City centre, is considered to be the most impressive site because a crystal-clear blue lake appears in the middle of the cave. The lake’s water is so clear that occasionally you can even see moss growing beneath the surface. Steep cliffs and trails winding around the base of the mountain encircle the lake, providing opportunities for strolling and taking in the view.
Known by its charming nickname Tuyet Tinh Coc, the Am Tien Cave and Pagoda is tucked away in the historic Hoa Lu ancient capital. Its secluded setting only serves to enhance its allure and solidify its place among Ninh Binh’s most well-liked tourist destinations
Thien Ton Cave
Location: Thien Ton Town, Ninh My Commune, Hoa Lu District
Thien Ton Cave is a complex that serves as both a temple and a cave. There is a jade well in the center of the cave that always has very cool water flowing from underneath, adding to the cave’s mystery.
Thien Ton Cave has a different feel by valuing religion, specifically Buddhism and Taoism. The serenity alongside the traditional architecture of the cave brings a calming feeling to visitors. This cave is the ideal place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of modern cities. For history lovers, this is also an opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese culture
Ma Tien Cave
Ma Tien Cave is like a gem hidden in the mountain of the same name. You will be rewarded with serene surroundings and amazing views as you explore the cave’s chambers. The entrance to the cave situated 100 stone steps above the floor, brings you the feeling of an experienced explorer when ascending. Furthermore, three openings on the summit of the mountain contribute to the cave’s constant illumination.
There are no curved roofs or massive, imposing pillars like in the new Bai Dinh pagoda area. The pagoda is dedicated to Buddha and Mother Goddess and was constructed in accordance with traditional Ninh Binh pagoda architecture. Therefore, the pagoda still draws a lot of tourists to visit.
The Mother Goddess worship cave has 7 chambers, and a stone cave connected by several rock crevices sits high above. The cliffs and caverns have been there for a very long time, endowed with a variety of unique shapes. The cave floors are occasionally level and sometimes sunken like the bottom of a large basin and the ceiling comes with stunning limestone stalactites that shimmer with time.
Buddha Cave at Bai Dinh Ancient Pagoda
The Buddha worshiping cave is located in the famous Bai Dinh pagoda tourist complex in Ninh Binh. Inside the cave, there is a pagoda called the ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda, which was constructed during the Ly Dynasty over a millennium ago. The ancient pagoda is located on a 187-meter-high mountain, in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh. This location is also linked to numerous tales and anecdotes regarding Saint Nguyen Minh Khong.
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The Mother Goddess worship cave has 7 chambers, and a stone cave connected by several rock crevices sits high above. The cliffs and caverns have been there for a very long time, endowed with a variety of unique shapes.
The cave floors are occasionally level and sometimes sunken like the bottom of a large basin and the ceiling comes with stunning limestone stalactites that shimmer with time. Beautiful limestone stalactites that gleam with time are located above the cave.
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Dich Long Cave – The Unique Architectural Complex
- Location: Gia Thanh commune, Gia Vien district
Dich Long cave is another famous cave in Ninh Binh, which was honored by King Minh Mang as “Nam Thien De Nhat Cave”. Similar to Buddha cave, Dich Long cave also has an important role in the local way of life.
This features Dich Long Pagoda, a long-standing place of worship, as well as the pagoda grounds’ other historic architectural structures. Noteworthy is the fact that the cave’s unique structure gave rise to its name. The cave gets this unique name because the sound of the wind rushing into the little cave mouth is almost like the sound of a flute.
Thien Ha Cave – One of the caves you should come to Ninh Binh to explore
When you first arrive in Thien Ha Cave, you will be struck by how serene the surrounding area is. Thien Ha Cave is divided into two separate areas including the 200 meters long dry cave and the 500 meters long water cave with many unique shapes.
You’ll get a greater sense of being lost in a golden castle with vibrant stalactites under the sun the farther you walk into the cave. This location also features “stones” connected to well-known Vietnamese folktales from the past.
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Van Trinh Cave
- Location: Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh Province
Van Trinh, which spans 3,500 square meters inside Mo Mountain, is one of the most magnificent caves in Vietnam and one of the biggest in Ninh Binh. From the outside, it’s an enormous cave that is on par with any other in the nation, but once entering the cave, you can get an entirely distinct experience.
It will seem as though you have traveled to a different world with mysterious yet appealing limestone architecture and illumination. The allure of the cave is also created by its pristine natural setting.
Mermaid Cave
Mermaid Cave in Ninh Binh is a natural cave with simple, natural inner structure and the statue of the mermaid. There are clear lakes and shimmering stalactites in the cave, creating a magical atmosphere that is sure to leave visitors a lasting impression.
The best time to visit the cave is during the summer months including March, April and May. Although it is still the dry season, the temperature is really pleasant and mild for all visitors to explore.
Nguoi Xua Cave at Cuc Phuong – Imprint of prehistoric people
The cave is located in Cuc Phuong National Park, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province. To get here, travelers must go 4 km from the Cuc Phuong forest gate, cross a bridge that is longer than 100 meters to reach the base of the limestone mountain range, ascend to a height of 50 meters, and cross 200 stone steps. The cave, which has three spacious compartments and numerous stalactites in a variety of shapes, is then visible.
Nguoi Xua Cave is a dry cave typical of limestone mountains. The cave is very cool, airy, and pleasant because of a cave entrance at the top of the mountain that allows wind to enter the entire cave.
It also has a narrow, dark and damp middle compartment, especially because there are many bats here, this cave also has another name, Dang cave. Scientists have conducted investigations and found that, with 19 species, this cave is home to the greatest number of bat species worldwide.
The cave’s interior chamber is similarly damp and dark, and it has a lot of stunning stalactites that the locals envision as a bride’s chamber, a mother holding a child, animals, etc. In a compartment, you also can find a cluster of stalactites that resemble a set of stone instruments.
In addition to having the chance to travel, unwind, and explore the diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna, visitors to Cuc Phuong National Park can also conduct research, and learn more about mysterious, human archaeological relics in Nguoi Xua cave.
Ninh Binh caves have somewhat become the “soul” part of Ninh Binh province in particular and Vietnam in general. In addition to offering immaculate landscapes, they also contribute to biodiversity in Ninh Binh.
Furthermore, the caves also carry a lot of stories that help people understand the glorious era in the past. If you are interested in visiting one of these caves, join a small group tour to Ninh Binh organized by Hanoi Explore Travel. You are sure to get more interesting experiences than just travel memories.
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