Explore the Overlooked but Stunning Landscape of Ninh Binh Vietnam

By Chi Le 6 years ago
Ninh Binh, located in the Red River Delta, is an incredibly majestic and impressive destination. Known as Ha Long Bay on land, Ninh Binh boasts itself as a fascinating rural hidden gem where you can surely see the real Vietnam.

The most popular sites in Ninh Binh are Trang An and Tam Coc Bich Dong. The two places are where tourists hop onto very small boats for two hours, making their way to magnificent limestone caves. However, if you would like to explore Ninh Binh off the tourist trail, Hang Múa (Mua Cave), or the Lying Dragon Mountain is for you. You can spend just some hours in Mua Cave, or even two days and one night since there is a small hotel inside.
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Entrance to Mua Cave | Photo taken by Nguyen Hoang
It’s called Mua Cave but the highlight is the Dragon Lying Mountain. From Hanoi, you can go to Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam, or My Dinh station to take a 1.5-hour bus to Ninh Binh. Hop off at Hoa Do intersection, hire a scooter in either renting motor shops or hotels, and hit the road! Just be careful on the way and watch out the yellow cops!
Mountains | Photo taken by Chi Le
Entrance to Mua Cave | Photo taken by Chi Le
Lying Dragon Mountain Ninh Binh | Photo taken by Chi Le
Mua Cave | Photo taken by Chi Le
Walking up to 500 steps (but actually it feels like 10000 steps) built in the reflection of Great Wall of China, you will get to see a panoramic view over spectacular landscape of ever-green rice paddies, stunning limestones, and the river flowing through the rocks. The rocks have been shaped by continuous the fall and rise of the sea level for millions of years, creating a significant site of Ninh Binh. It embraces sculpted stunning limestones holding invaluable natural spirits.
Lying Dragon Mountain Ninh Binh | Photo taken by Chi Le
An island in the middle | Photo taken by Chi Le
Photo taken by Trang Nguyen

 

View over Tam Coc Bich Dong | Photo taken by Chi Le
Lying Dragon Mountain | Photo taken by Chi Le
Photo taken by Chi Le
Limestone Formations | Photo taken by Chi Le
Vietnamese Goats | Photo taken by Chi Le
Legend has it that dragons were sent to Vietnam to protect the citizens and they created rocks and islands. This is probably the reason why the mountain got that name – Lying Dragon.
Photo taken by Trang Nguyen
Lying Dragon Mountain | Photo taken by Chi Le
Rice paddies | Photo taken by Chi Le
Rice paddies | Photo taken by Chi Le

 

A great place to pose | Photo taken by Chi Le
Forget the legend, it is all about the geography. Let’s just take a moment to see the whole gallery below:

 

Words by Chi Le
Photos by Chi Le, Trang Nguyen, and Nguyen Hoang

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20 thoughts on “Explore the Overlooked but Stunning Landscape of Ninh Binh Vietnam”

  1. That is so gorgeous! I’ve never been to Vietnam but I would love to have the chance. The pictures are just stunning.

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  3. Though I’m not sure I could make it up all of those steps, the view would certainly be worth it! What a spectacular adventure you must have had- thank you for sharing it with us!

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  11. Oh my goodness what a truly beautiful and stunning landscape!!!This looks like such a truly beautiful place to visit.

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  17. Ninh Binh is indeed a place full of charms. I can imagine the majestic landscapes through your photos. I really can’t wait to visit those beautiful sites!

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  18. Ninh Binh cave is a wonderfull place that we should visit when we come here. I love all the pictures you use. They look so beautifull. I really like your idea,too. Thank you for all!!

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