Hanoi photos
Hanoi, Around the Hoan Kiem lake 02
Hoan Kiem lake, also known as Ho Guom (lake of the restored sword) is one of the many lakes of Hanoi. It lies in central Hanoi and is named after an event of the 15th century (emperor lost his sword in the lake, and a golden turtle returned it to him). The lake is surrounded by a park, where the residents use to jog or do tai chi in the morning.
Hanoi, Around the Hoan Kiem lake 01
Hoan Kiem lake, also known as Ho Guom (lake of the restored sword) is one of the many lakes of Hanoi. It lies in central Hanoi and is named after an event of the 15th century (emperor lost his sword in the lake, and a golden turtle returned it to him). The lake is surrounded by a park, where the residents use to jog or do tai chi in the morning.
Hanoi Quan Thanh temple and West lake 02
Northwest of the old city, in a more peaceful and laid back setting, are the West lake and Truc Bach lakes. In both lakes there are boats for rent. Near West lake is the beautiful Quan Tanh temple, originally built in the 11th century to honour Huyen Thien Tran, a genie. The temple features a richly decorated interior and decorated outer walls.
Hanoi Quan Thanh temple and West lake 01
Northwest of the old city, in a more peaceful and laid back setting, are the West lake and Truc Bach lakes. In both lakes there are boats for rent. Near West lake is the beautiful Quan Tanh temple, originally built in the 11th century to honour Huyen Thien Tran, a genie. The temple features a richly decorated interior and decorated outer walls.