One of the classic spots in Hanoi. Get there in the early morning, if possible, temple opens at 8am and much better to see it then. Watch the locals doing their exercises around the lake... Not so much hassle from hawkers either - and on that note, wanted to second burlington_gal's warning, and say that this is a real place... more

It was almost as if we were on a stage as we entered the park around the lake. As I put my 4 year old grandson on my shoulders, the local crowd laughed. My shoulder bag hung tucked safely under my arm, I thought. Seconds later, someone was talking into my ear wanting me to buy his books. I ignored... more

I was doing some research before our recent trip to Vietnam looking into things to do and see while we were there. I came across a story about a turtle and a restored sword, it all sounded very interesting and decided that I would have to see it all for myself. Also being the same place as the red bridge,... more

They are located in the heart of the city. Legends said that on the occasion of King Le Loi's relaxation trip by sampan on the lake after the victory over the Ming aggressors, a Golden Tortoise emerged to request him to return the holy sword given to him by the Sky God to protect the country against the enemy. This... more

水上人形劇場やハノイ大教会があるので、ハノイの街を歩いていれば自然と目にする湖です。市民の憩いの場所となっている湖はなん... more

夜、お散歩がてらホアンキエム湖に行きました。 夜のホアンキエム湖は、地元カップルのデートスポットでとてもいい雰囲気です... more

ハノイの中心部にある、細長くて瓢箪のような形をした湖（というより池という風情ですが…）です。 ここは、色々と良くない噂... more

ハノイでは必ず訪れるだろう、観光名所です。 地元の人や、観光客で、朝から夜遅くまで賑わっています。 ここはスリや、置... more