Am Tien Cave

A green pool in a bowl of karst — where King Dinh once kept tigers to punish criminals.

From the main road a passage runs through the base of the mountain into a bowl closed on all sides by rock walls, with a still green pool in the middle — online it goes by the name Tuyet Tinh Coc. Its history is not romantic: according to the chronicles King Dinh Tien Hoang kept tigers and leopards in this hollow and had serious offenders thrown down to them, which is why it also carries the name Ao Giai, the crocodile pond. After King Dinh's death, Empress Duong Van Nga withdrew to the pagoda and cave at Am Tien beside the pool, and her grave is still in this enclosure. One small bowl holds both those stories at once.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Am Tien Cave?

October to December, on a clear day

How much does it cost to visit Am Tien Cave?

About 20,000d (indicative)

How long do you need at Am Tien Cave?

1 hour

What are the opening hours of Am Tien Cave?

07:00 - 17:00

Did you know

The hollow is enclosed on all sides by rock walls, with a pool in the middle.
According to the chronicles King Dinh Tien Hoang kept tigers and leopards here to punish offenders.
Empress Duong Van Nga withdrew to the pagoda and cave at Am Tien beside the pool after King Dinh's death.
The site lies within the Hoa Lu ancient capital complex.

Travel tips

The way in is a passage cut through the base of the mountain and quite low — mind your head.
Combine it with the temple of King Dinh and Hoa Lu; the three adjoin.

Source: https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%90%E1%BB%99ng_Am_Ti%C3%AAn

Updated: 2026-08-16