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Hoan Kiem Lake

Hồ Hoàn Kiếm

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Recommended Sightseeing Time: 1-2 hours

Address: Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

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Phone: +84-97-8203669

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The most famous of the numerous lakes in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, located in the heart of the city, long and oval north-south, covering an area of about 12 hectares. Waterways used to connect with the Red River, not far east, but later separated by river banks.

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Hoan Kiem Lake is the most famous scenic spot in Hanoi, Vietnam. It can also be said to be the central area. It is the most famous one among many large and small lakes. The whole lake is narrow and long in the north and has an elliptical shape. In the past, there were waterways connected with the Red River not far from the east. Later, it was cut off by the river bank. The trees around the lakeshore are verdant and covered with shade. The lake is crystal clear and quiet. The shore is accompanied by wind towers, water rafts and other ancient buildings. The water is dotted with jade mountains, Qixu Bridge, Zhenbo Pavilion and Turtle Tower. The Turtle Tower and the One Pillar Temple are the landmarks here. The Hoan Kiem Lake area is also a famous place for backpackers in Vietnam. Visitors from all over the world come to Hanoi to choose the hotel in Hoan Kiem Lake. There are many small streets near Hoan Kiem Lake. There are many stalls and performances in the evening. There are many food choices here, and the prices are quite cheap. You can sit on a bench on the street and leisurely drink some coffee.

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Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of Hanoi. Hoan Kiem Lake is also known as Sword Lake. The green lakeside has become a major leisure place for people. There are many English corners on the lakeside. Many Vietnamese young people are here to find European and American people to practice oral English. There will also be many people walking, running and doing gymnastics on the lakeside. Huajian Lake is named after the ancient Vietnamese legend. It is said that Li Taizu gave a sword from the big turtle in the lake and Li Taizu used this sword to repel the Ming army. On the occasion of the arrival of peace, the big turtle once again dedicated himself to the sword of Li Taizu, so Li Taizu returned to the sword on the small island in the lake. There is now a small turtle tower on the south bank of the lake. It is said that the small turtle tower is the place where Li Taizu returned the sword. February 2010, there is news that a large turtle is indeed inhabited in Hoan Kiem Lake, which makes the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake more fantastic.

Miss Cat

Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of Hanoi's Old City. There are roundabouts around the lake. Many tourists or locals will come for a walk after a meal. There is also a turtle tower in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake. It was built in 1884. It is a small tower with a multi-layered spire. Hoan Kiem Lake is more like a patron saint to the locals. The whole river is built around this lake.

Takeshi

Huajian Lake is located in the center of the old block and is a landmark in Hanoi. Ho Hoan Kiem is small, but the trees are surrounded, the lake is clear and the environment is elegant. There are many different opinions about the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake. One of them said that Li Taizu took a boat tour on the lake. He saw a big turtle floating on the water surface and shot with an arrow. He used a sword to cut it. But the sword fell into the water, and the turtle followed. sink. Li Taizu was very angry and ordered a dam to block the lake, but did not retrieve the sword after draining the lake. Another said that Li Taizu dug a sword in the underground here in the early years, and later used this sword to resist the Ming Dynasty. But one day when he came to visit the lake scene, he accidentally dropped the sword into the lake. When he was helpless, suddenly a big turtle returned his sword with his mouth, so he got the name "Huajian Lake". The shore of Hoan Kiem Lake is accompanied by pen towers, ancient towers such as wind towers and water rafts. The water is dotted with Yushan Temple, Qixu Bridge, Zhenbo Pavilion and Turtle Tower. It is the first scenic spot in Hanoi.

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Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, surrounded by tree-lined walkways. It is a place for locals to enjoy the cool and take a walk. There are two buildings on the lake, Ngoc Son Temple on the north and Tortoise Tower on the south. In addition to the beautiful lake view, you can also see the typical local architectures around. On the northeast side of Hoan Kiem Lake, there is a red The Huc Bridge, which connects to the Yushan Temple in the center of the northern part of the lake. It is a perfect spot for taking pictures.

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