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Ma Tien Cave

Ninh Binh - Vietnam

Nestled in the middle of Ma Tien mountain, Ma Tien village, Yen Dong commune, more than 30km from Ninh Binh city center, Ma Tien cave has 3 open-air caves and is one of the unique tourist attractions. If you are a lover of exploration and want to mingle with mysterious nature, do not hesitate to come to Ma Tien cave if you have the opportunity to visit the ancient capital of Ninh Binh.

To discover Ma Tien cave, visitors will have to take a boat on Dong Tien lake to the foot of Mui Tien mountain, then follow about 100 stone steps to climb up the middle of the mountain to reach the cave gate with a height of 15 meters. 10 meters wide. From a distance, the cave door looks like the mouth of a giant fish.

Unlike other caves, the base of Ma Tien cave is not flat and sunken. Stepping into the cave, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the rock formations of various shapes, looking from afar like schools of whales playing, making you feel like you are lost in a real aquarium. Continuing through a narrow cave entrance, you will arrive at the second floor of Ma Tien cave, where there are 5 cave chambers with different large and small areas, each cave has its own beauty with rock formations. Unique shape associated with folk legends such as Fairy Hand, Pearl Well...Each cave room gives you a unique feeling, helping you feel the new tones of nature to immerse yourself in the natural sounds. Ancient stories are handed down to the present day.

Walking around Ma Tien cave, after admiring the beautiful scenery, you will admire the "Pearl Well" with cool, clear water all year round. Ma Tien cave complex has a total of 3 open-air caves on the top of the mountain, so visitors will have a cool, relaxed and airy feeling. In addition, Ma Tien cave also has a number of sacred small temples and shrines associated with special legends and folk festivals.

Ma Tien Cave can be combined with sightseeing with Dong Thai Lake, where you can relax in the clear blue water, admire the majestic mountains, listen to the birds calling from the primeval forests, all contributing to the create a new timbre for a peaceful life and recharge after hard working days.

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