Thai Vi Temple
Đền Thái Vi
An old Trần dynasty shrine in the rice fields of Tam Coc, honouring the Trần emperors. Lotus ponds and karst peaks in front make it a must-stop on a cycling tour of the Tam Coc countryside.
Thai Vi Temple lies in the fields west of Tam Coc Dock. Legend says that the retired Trần emperor Trần Cảnh once took up monastic practice here, and later generations built the shrine to honour four Trần emperors. The surviving stone and wood carvings are simple and old. The temple is surrounded by limestone peaks and rice fields, and its front lotus pond is in full bloom in summer. You can reach it by the branch boat route from Tam Coc Dock, or by bicycle along country lanes. It pairs well with Bich Dong Pagoda as a half-day cycling route. Admission is free, and visitors are few, making it a good place for quiet photography.
Opening hours
07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bich Dong Pagoda
- Hang Mua (Mua Cave Viewpoint)
- Tam Coc Boat Ride
- Thung Nham Bird Park
- Ninh Binh (Trang An / Tam Coc)
- Am Tien Cave & Valley
- Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- Bai Dinh Pagoda