History of Tuyet Tinh Coc

Tuyet Tinh Coc in Ninh Binh is also called Am Tien Cave. More than 1000 years ago, this area was the place to punish the crime under the reign of King Dinh Tien Hoang. At that time, Hoa Lu Ninh Binh was the capital of Dai Co Viet (the former name of Vietnam). A valley that was full of obstacles right on the side of Hoa Lu was chosen and reformed into an execution ground.

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

The area of Tuyet Tinh Coc was attached to the love story of Princess Phu Dung (the daughter of King Dinh Tien Hoang) and her husband. Since 2011, this landscape has become more popular, especially among the young, as a magnificent site for taking photos.

Location

Tuyet Tinh Coc is located in a locked area to the east of Hoa Lu Citadel; the surrounding is imposing mountains. Before the tunnel was built to make it easier to enter An Tiem Cave, this area had not been popular, and even the locals hardly knew about it. Thanks to the investment in tourism in Ninh Binh Province in general and in Hoa Lu in particular, Tuyet Tinh Coc has become more and more famous among tourists coming to this landscape.

Tuyet Tinh Coc is a complex of lakes, mountains and temples. This area is a small valley with a large lake in the low-lying area. The lake is enclosed by imposing mountain ranges, making Tuyet Tinh Coc an ink-wash painting. The stunning beauty from a fairy tale attracts many tourists to explore this site. The area is called “Tuyet Tinh Coc” since it is the place where people can forget all the exhaustion and hustle of the outside world and find themselves in nature.

Beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc

No one can deny the charming appearance of Tuyet Tinh Coc in Ninh Binh. Tuyet Tinh Coc is the harmonious combination of grandiose limestone mountains, tranquil lake and a plentiful plant system. Ao Giai Lake is the highlight of the whole site. The crystal-clear water of the lake reflects the contemplation of the surrounding mountains, leaving  a feeling as if this area has not been touched by the hand of humans.

The atmosphere of Tuyet Tinh Coc is peaceful enough for tourists to enjoy all the wonderful appearance of this place. Tourists can breathe the fresh air, smell the aroma of nature and hear the sound of life. All the senses of visitors will be woken up so that they can feel the whole beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc. Tuyet Tinh Coc is supposed to be a landscape that can only be imagined in fairy tales, but it exists in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

Best Time to Visit Tuyet Tinh Coc

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

Though summer in North Vietnam is relatively hot, the temperature in Tuyet Tinh Coc is a bit lower thanks to the natural conditions. In winter, the weather is quite cold and the sky is often gray, it is still ideal to take photos with the concept like in a fairyland.

Spring and autumn are supposed to be the best time to visit Ninh Binh in general and Tuyet Tinh Coc in particular. At that time, the temperature is not too high or two low, there is not much rain at these times, so an out-door journey on a sunny day is the best choice. Besides, spring and autumn are festival seasons in Ninh Binh, when tourists can experience the unique culture of this land.