Thai Vi temple is a beautiful and historically significant temple located in Van Lam village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh province. It is nestled in the picturesque Tam Coc – Bich Động area, surrounded by majestic limestone mountains and lush rice fields.

Highlights of Thai Vi Temple:

Historical significance: The temple honors the Tran Dynasty kings – Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong, and generals like Tran Hung Dao -who made significant contributions to protecting the nation in the 13th century. This area was once a military base during the resistance against the Mongol invaders.

Architecture: Built in the traditional Vietnamese architectural style, Thai Vi temple features stone pillars, intricately carved wooden details, and a peaceful courtyard. It’s a great example of stone architecture with pillars, alrars, and incense burners made entirely of green stone.

Peaceful atmosphere: The temple is a tranquil place where you can enjoy the quite surroundings and spiritual energy, especially after a boat trip in Tam Coc.

Cultural events: Evenry year on the 14th day of the third lunar month, a festival is held here to commemorate the Tran kings, featuring traditional games, rituals, and performances.

Some things you need to know when participating in the Thai Vi temple festival

The Thai Vi temple festival in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu always welcomes everyone to participate in the festival regardless of where you come from. If you want to experience this festival fully and meaningfully, you should note a few points below.

-Choose polite and discreet clothing when participating in the festival so as not to affect the solemn atmosphere of the ceremony.

-Do not make noise, disrupt security and order as well as maintain environmental hygiene, avoid losing the beauty.

-Avoid acts of appropriating offerings to pray for luck or gain fortune.

-The festival will be very crowded and theft is also very crowded and theft is also very likely to happen, so you should protect your belongings and not bring a lot of money or valuables.

Visiting Thai Vi temple is a nice cultural and spiritual addition to your exploration of the Tam Coc area – especially if you’re cycling or walking through the scenic village paths. Would you like tips on how to get there or how to include it in a day trip itinerary?