Mountain Pass & Viewpoint
Hang Mua (Mua Cave Dragon Peak) (Hang Múa)
A 486-step stone staircase ascending Ngoa Long Mountain to a carved stone dragon overlooking the winding Ngo Dong River and Tam Coc rice paddies.
Why Visit Hang Mua (Mua Cave Dragon Peak)
Named "Dancing Cave" from the Tran Dynasty era when emperors visited to watch royal court performances, the twin peaks of Ngoa Long offer the most iconic elevated panorama in Ninh Binh.
What to See: Upper Dragon Peak overlooking Tam Coc river curves • Lower Pagoda Tower viewpoint • Wooden boardwalk through the vast lotus pond at the mountain base (blooming May–July)
Local Visitor Tips:
- Drive straight through to the official ticket barrier parking lot rather than stopping at private roadside cafés waving motorbikes in early.