Thai Vi temple
Situated in Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism area, Thai Vi temple was built to remember the Kings of Tran dynasty for establishment of Vu Lam Royal step-over in 1258 after the Kings passed away.
Overview
The temple was built in ” Noi Cong Ngoai Quoc” (Internal attack with outside support) style. Particularly, the temple has many ancient works that have cultural and historical value, such as the temple arch, stone horse, bell tower and especially a row of monolithic stone pillars in the temple. ( see further article “Most of beautiful pagodas in Ninh Binh “).
Annually, the festival is held on 14th lunar March in memory of Kings Tran for their great contribution to the country and local people.
How to travel to Thai Vi temple?
- This place in hidden area, with Ninh Binh Outdoors – we are combine this place with Tam Coc boat tour and organizing cycling tour in this area (see one of the best tour)
- For independent traveller, if you stay in Tam Coc area or living in around Ninh Binh city, you can take a taxi, private car, motor-bike or bike travel to Tam Coc ahead, then flowing the right side to small trail to Thai Vi temple, when you get there, you will see a beautiful temple in the mid of rice paddy, should to go in around April to June, this time is rice season, and lotus flower. Should be nice view than other time. (see One day Tam Coc – Thai Vi temple combine tour)