Tucked deep inside the Tam Coc countryside, Thai Vi Temple honors the heroic Kings of the 13th-century Tran Dynasty and is famed for its exquisite monolithic green-stone carvings.
Built in the 13th century where King Tran Thai Tong retreated to practice Buddhism after defeating the Mongol invasions, Thai Vi Temple sits in a tranquil valley surrounded by limestone mountains and rice paddies.
Every pillar, altar and dragon relief inside the main sanctuary is carved from single blocks of local Ninh Binh green stone by master artisans of Van Lam village.
Because large tour buses cannot easily navigate the narrow village lanes leading here, arriving by open-air vintage Jeep on our Flagship Tour lets you experience Thai Vi Temple in complete peace.
Highlights of Thai Vi Temple
- Intricate monolithic green-stone pillars and dragon carvings
- 13th-century Tran Dynasty royal history
- Narrow rural backroads through rice paddies and Van Lam embroidery village
Things to do
Admire the stone craftsmanship
Look closely at the one-piece stone columns carved with dragons, phoenixes and lotus motifs.
Drive the Tam Coc – Thai Vi backroad by Jeep
The winding country lane to Thai Vi Temple is one of the most scenic open-air Jeep stretches in Ninh Binh.
Plan your visit
How to get there
2 km deep inside Van Lam village near Tam Coc, reached by open-air Jeep on our Flagship Countryside Jeep Tour.
Best time to visit
Morning during our 09:00–11:00 Countryside Jeep Adventure.
Local tips
Listen to your Eco Trip Asia guide explain the "Vũ Lâm Palace" history of the Tran Kings.
