Great Love Cup

Tuyet Tinh Coc in Ninh Binh is the name that young people give to Am Tien Cave. More than 1000 years ago, this area was the execution ground under King Dinh Tien Hoang. At that time, Hoa Lu Ninh Binh was the capital of Dai Co Viet (the old name of Vietnam). This is a deserted, difficult valley right next to Hoa Lu that has been selected and converted into a place of execution.

Under the reign of King Le Dai Hanh, this area was used as a prison to hold Song Dynasty prisoners from China who invaded Dai Co Viet in 981 and was defeated by our army. Am Tien Pagoda is where Queen Duong Van Nga, the wife of both King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, lived the last years of her life. Then, under the Ly Dynasty, monk Minh Khong restored the pagoda and expanded the ground of the temple.

The story of Tuyet Tinh Coc is associated with the love story of Princess Phu Dung (daughter of King Dinh Tien Hoang) and her husband. Since 2011, this landscape has become more and more popular, especially with young people, as a great place to take pictures.

Tuyet Tinh Coc is located in the east of Hoa Lu citadel; Surrounded by majestic mountains. Before the road was built to make it easier to get into An Tiem cave, the area was not known to many people and even the locals were barely aware of it. Thanks to the investment in tourism development of Ninh Binh province, Tuyet Tinh Coc is becoming more and more famous in the hearts of tourists from all over the world when coming to this landscape.

Tuyet Tinh Coc is a complex of lakes, mountains and temples. The area is a small valley with a large lake in the lowlands. The lake is surrounded by majestic mountains, making Tuyet Tinh Coc as magical as an ink painting. The splendor like a fairy has attracted many tourists to explore this place. This area is known as "Tuyet Tinh Coc" because this is a place where people can forget all the fatigue and hustle of the outside world and immerse themselves in nature.

No one can deny the charming beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc. This place is a harmonious combination of majestic limestone mountains, calm lakes and rich flora system. Ao Giai Lake is the highlight of the whole area. The lake's crystal clear water reflects with the surrounding mountains casting shadows into the lake, leaving a feeling as if this area has not been touched by human hands.

The atmosphere of Tuyet Tinh Coc is so peaceful so that visitors can fully enjoy the beauty of this place. Visitors can breathe the fresh air, feel the breath of nature and hear the sounds of life. All senses of visitors will be awakened to be able to feel the beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc, which seems to only exist in fairy tales, but it exists in the middle of everyday life.

Ninh Binh in each season of the year has its own beauty. Ninh Binh's climate is typical of the typical climate of North Vietnam with four seasons a year. Depending on your interests and schedule, you can prepare to visit Tuyet Tinh Coc at any time.

Although summer in the North is relatively hot, the temperature in Tuyet Tinh Coc is slightly lower thanks to natural conditions. In winter, the weather is quite cold and the sky is often gray but it is still ideal for taking pictures with a concept like in a fairyland.

Spring and autumn are said to be the most ideal times to visit Ninh Binh in general and Tuyet Tinh Coc in particular. At that time, the temperature is not too high or low, there is not much rain at these times, so a picnic cruise on sunny days is the best option. In addition, spring and autumn are festival seasons in Ninh Binh, when visitors can experience the unique cultural features of this land.

Coming to Tuyet Tinh Coc, visitors cannot ignore Ao Giai lake, the heart and soul of Tuyet Tinh Coc. The lake is blue all year round, in summer, the lake surface is covered with the alluring beauty of lotus flowers. Whenever mentioning Tuyet Tinh Coc, visitors will immediately imagine a lake that is like a mirror reflecting the scenery of the mountains and forests.

There are several ways for tourists to enjoy the atmosphere of Tuyet Tinh Coc, and the most popular is to take a walk around the lake. Remember to prepare your camera to capture splendid photos with the scenery on the shores of Ao Giai Lake. Besides, boats are always ready to serve if visitors want to admire the attraction of Tuyet Tinh Coc from a different perspective.

Besides, Am Tien pagoda is a pagoda built inside a small cave by Ao Giai lake. The pagoda has the story of Queen Duong Van Nga, the wife of both King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh. In the last years of her life, she moved there and entered the convent. On the wall of Am Tien pagoda, there is still a poem in Chinese summarizing the life and merits of this queen.

Under the Ly Dynasty, monk Minh Khong renovated this temple, expanding the area and adding more Buddha altars inside the cave. Today, the center of Am Tien pagoda is the altar of Minh Khong, surrounded by a stele commemorating Queen Duong Van Nga, Princess Phu Dung and her husband as well as Truong Mani, the first mandarin to reclaim and build the area. this area. .

To get to Am Tien Pagoda, visitors need to follow the path to the left of Ao Giri Lake. The stairs are more than 200 steps long leading to Am Tien lake in the middle of the mountain. The path leading to Am Tien pagoda is covered with green shade of ancient trees, so visitors can feel the fresh and cool air even on the hottest summer days. Inside Am Tien cave, stalactites with many shapes and sizes will amaze visitors. Am Tien Cave is also known as Dragon Cave because of its dragon mouth shape.

Watching the beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc from above is an interesting experience that visitors should not miss. A staircase leads visitors from the foot of the mountain to the gate that is perched on the mountainside. The gate of the city wall was built between two mountains, surrounded by majestic mountains, so this place is like a hermitage of fairies.

Although newly built, the wall gate is covered with moss color, leaving an ancient look on the wall, very worthy of the scene of Tuyet Tinh Coc. The arched gate is arched, the roof is double-roofed. Leaning against the gate railing and looking down at Ao Giai lake below, visitors can capture all the impressive scenery of Tuyet Tinh Coc. The blue color of the lake and mountains blends with the blue sky to paint a picture of nature and life here.

A few notes when visiting Tuyet Tinh Coc:

• If you want to travel by motorbike to Tuyet Tinh Coc, remember to bring a map to find the right route. In addition, you need to obey traffic laws to ensure your own safety.
• May, June, September and October are the most ideal times to visit Tuyet Tinh Coc. It is better to start your journey on a sunny day to enjoy your trip in the most favorable way.
• Prepare an umbrella or hat and bring some water in case the weather can get hot.
• If you don't know how to arrange your trip, it is recommended to join a tour with a guide.
• If you are traveling in a family with children, be sure to keep an eye on them.
• Tuyet Tinh Coc is located on the east side of the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, so besides this destination, you can visit many other attractions in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
• Don't throw your trash there. Protecting the environment in Tuyet Tinh Coc underground.

Tuyet Tinh Coc in Ninh Binh, although famous for a short time, has captured the attention of many domestic and international tourists when coming to Ninh Binh. Natural and cultural values have been preserved in this landscape so that visitors can experience all the unique features of Tuyet Tinh Coc as well as the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

Opening hours: 07:00 - 18:00

Ticket price: 20,000VND/pax