Travel Highlights - Lulong Bay

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Lulong Bay (Ninh Binh) is famous for its karst limestone landforms and is known as "Halong Bay on land". Must-visit attractions include the World Heritage Trang An Scenic Area (cruise boat), Tam Coc (field scenery), Mua Cave (Wu Cave) with a bird's eye view of the scenery, and the ancient capital Hoa Lu. One-day tours are usually arranged to explore the beautiful scenery.

Recommended popular attractions in Lulong Bay (Ninh Binh)

Mua Cave (Wudong/Wolong Mountain): Climb to the top of nearly 500 steps to overlook the panoramic view of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc area. It is a popular check-in point.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex): A UNESCO World Heritage Site, take a boat ride through limestone caves and winding rivers, and the scenery is beautiful.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: The ancient capital of Vietnam, visit ancient temples and learn about history and culture.

Múa Wolong Mountain is our third day of itinerary, but when we come to Lulong Bay so far away, we are still not satisfied with just taking a boat to Chang'an to enjoy Lulong Bay. I accidentally saw a photo taken of Lulong Bay. The valley behind is like Chang'an Scenic Area. Take a boat trip to Lulong Bay. I really like the feeling of mountains and water. That's when I put Wolong Mountain Hang Múa in my wish list. "Conquering Wolong Mountain" requires climbing 500 steps. When you climb to the top, you can overlook the unique charm of Lulong Bay and the beautiful landscape paintings in 360 degrees.

The pagoda leads the way, and the trailhead is right next to the "Tang Monk's Journey to the West" mural, where many tourists like to take photos as the "sixth member of the pilgrimage." The initial part of the trail isn't difficult, but soon you'll encounter a sharp turn and steep ascent. Reaching the fork in the path isn't too hard, but the sudden view of the jumbled rocks is quite striking. The fatigue is probably due to the steep slope and high stone steps, requiring you to lift your legs and take long strides. This is where the fork in the path begins. We didn't go up to the pagoda this time, only taking photos from the Crouching Dragon area.

Wolong Mountain is truly a challenging climb. 500 steps await your conquest, and the ascent becomes increasingly steep and long. Wei Li only managed a short distance before giving up, but thankfully it wasn't too crowded, and the path was wide enough to make it manageable. The climb itself is quite a tough challenge, but how can you appreciate the scenery without putting in the effort? The scenery is great for photos at the first two pavilions, but be aware that it gets very crowded, with people taking pictures of each other. I suggest you push your way to the top in one go, and then rest and take photos on the way down. Otherwise, waiting too long will dampen your enthusiasm, and you'll get cold.

這位老兄爬到此地的頂點坐著不動，旁邊的人群只能擠著看他優閒的俯視

Lotus Pond. From the mountaintop, it looks like a lotus flower, but it's actually a pattern formed by many wooden boardwalks. In fact, many lotus flowers are planted on both sides of the boardwalks. Since the lotus fields have a specific blooming season, there is an additional charge for taking photos here, and the charge varies depending on the blooming status. It's free to visit in January, when most of the lotus leaves are withered, but they still have a unique charm against the backdrop of the mountain scenery.

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