Thái Vi Temple, Ninh Bình

Thái Vi Temple was the first temple established by a king following the victorious resistance against the Mongol-Yuan army in 1258. At the time, King Trần Thái Tông abdicated in favor of his son and founded the Thái Vi hermitage, in what is now the mountainous Tam Cốc area, to embrace monastic life. The temple therefore has a simple, understated appearance suited to its original purpose as a place of religious practice. Later Trần kings, including Trần Thánh Tông and Trần Nhân Tông, also entered monastic life here.

Located in Ninh Hải, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Thái Vi Temple is a cultural and historical site as well as an unmissable stop when visiting Ninh Bình. It lies within the renowned Tam Cốc - Bích Động ecotourism area, which attracts millions of visitors each year.

The temple mainly honors the early kings of the Trần dynasty and Empress Thuận Thiên. All played a part in establishing the Vũ Lâm royal retreat, an important stronghold during the resistance against the Mongol-Yuan army.