Mar 27, 2023
By Thao Le
One of Ninh Binh's most popular sites, Mua Caves (Ninh Binh), is very popular among tourists because of its majestic beauty and the setting place of the blockbuster King Kong. Only when climbing up to Hang Mua Peak in April, you can Tam Coc's magnificent environment from the summit above. Besides other attractions in the area including Tam Coc, Trang An, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and boat rides, cycling, and hiking, you may explore the Mua Caves, which should be at the top of your list of intriguing things to do while you're in Ninh Binh for your Vietnam trips.
This month is renowned for being warm, and some people would characterize the weather as pleasant and breezy. Ninh Binh has an average maximum daily temperature of 26.9°C (80.42°F) in April. The typical low temperature drops to about 21.7 °C (71.06 °F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
The average amount of rainfall in April is 81mm (3.2 inches). There are about 13 rainy days every month. With only 96 hours of sunshine over the whole month, there won't be much sun to be seen.
In Ninh Binh, April, the average number of hours with a clear or sunny sky (partially overcast or less) is 10.6 hours or 44% of the day.
With an average relative humidity of 84% in April, Ninh Binh is extremely humid and may be characterized as humid yet chilly.
In conclusion, visiting Hang Mua peak in April is a wise choice, with an average temperature of 23°C and moderate rain.

Walking on the ancient and mysterious stone staircase of about 500 stairs, you can get a panoramic of Tam Coc during Apil. It will take around 15 minutes to climb up to the fork in the path. The path on the right will lead you to a stone pagoda atop a narrow pyramid. Behind you right now is the overview of Ninh Binh city. Continue taking the left path, you will be blown away when admiring the view from the best spot in Ninh Bình in this higher section. What a spectacle scene! You will enjoy unrestricted 360-degree panoramic views of Tam Coc, the Ngo Dong River, and a significant view of Ninh Binh province by the time you get to the Goddess of Mercy at the peak.
The harvesting season in Tam Coc falls into May, so the paddy fields this time are covered by green-dotted yellow color circling limestone mountains. From the above, you can see the whole river looks like a giant carpet. Watch for boats that are being rowed by men and women using their feet to maneuver the oars as they gently glide down the river. A portion of the Tam Coc boat journey will include this. Once you’ve taken in the incredible scene for the first time, collect yourself and look around. If there’s no one else at the same viewpoint, now is the time to snap some serious photos while you have a chance.
Hang Mua peak in April could offer you other interesting views. Once you have already ascended the mountain, turn right and you will come to this Buddhist tower. As we can all see, it is built in the Buddhist architectural style and was inspired by it. Each component represents a piece of nature. The bottom of the tower is square and represents the earth. Second, the water element is shown by a circular top. Secondly, the roofs have been used to symbolize the wind, and the pointed sections have been used to portray the Fire characteristics.

The best time to visit Hang Mua peak in April in a day is probably in the early morning or late in the day because you can avoid loads of tourists. You can avoid the oppressive heat and throngs of tour buses by getting there early. Around sunrise, everything will be a lot calmer and colder. We anticipated it would be crowded for sunset, but we were astonished by how crowded it actually became.
If you don't mind crowds, come late in the day since the sun sets over the mountains just across the river to the West. You will really regret not taking advantage of the dawn and sunset views from a very high vantage point (the mountaintop). The closest stone dragon is the ideal location to enjoy the sun. Your view is not obscured by any constructed stone stairs. But, "hunting dawn and sunset" is a very well-known and well-liked activity for visitors to Mua Cave, therefore it will be quite crowded. Let's take care to avoid hurting! Because of its breathtaking beauty, this activity—while highly hazardous—remains the best thing to do in Mua Cave.
The ticket fee for each person to enter Mua Cave is 100.000vnd equal to ~$5.
Because the climbing route is quite tough, so you must be very attentive and careful when choosing clothes. Experience climbing Mua cave: You should wear flat shoes, and flat soles for safety and comfort. If you wear a skirt, pay attention to pull it up about 10-15cm from the ground, to avoid stepping on the stairs and stepping on your scales. In addition, the climb is quite steep, you need to prepare some more drinking water, snacks, or makeup when you reach the top.
To take good photos, here are some things you need to keep in mind when climbing Mua Cave - Ngoa Long Mountain, Ninh Binh: The check-in areas are quite narrow, so you should line up to take pictures to avoid fighting and pushing because of the surrounding environment. Around the top of Mua mountain is a fairly deep abyss, and safety measures are uncertain.

Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary in Ninh Binh depending on Hang Mua Peak in April. If you are interested in the Vietnam package tours, you can consider our tour Ninh Binh full day with Hang Mua peak to give you the best experience in Hanoi.