I very like this place!The lake is a famous historical place of Hanoi capital.
Hoan Kiem Lake is the center of the city both literally and figuratively. The lake is the city's most popular strolling ground and a lovers' lane at night with couples locked in embrace on benches or parked motorbikes looking out over the placid waters, the ...

This small lake between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter is central to Hanoian folklore. A ghostly shrine (the Turtle Pagoda) standing on an islet at its center pays homage to a golden turtle. In the 15th century, this heroic reptile is said to have returned a magic sword to its home in the lake after it had been taken. These days, the ...

You'll probably recognised the red bridge from countless of photographs so it'll compel you to go there and take your own 'expert' shot of it. Keen? Head for Ho An Kiem Lake, right in the heart of the Old Quarters. Look out for the red laquered bridge attached to a temple.Here's my own crummy shot taken from the side of the temple.

This small lake between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter is central to Hanoian folklore. A ghostly shrine (the Turtle Pagoda) standing on an islet at its center pays homage to a golden turtle. In the 15th century, this heroic reptile is said to have returned a magic sword to its home in the lake after it had been taken. These days, the ...

I very like this place!The lake is a famous historical place of Hanoi capital.
Hoan Kiem Lake is the center of the city both literally and figuratively. The lake is the city's most popular strolling ground and a lovers' lane at night with couples locked in embrace on benches or parked motorbikes looking out over the placid waters, the ...

Ho Hoan Kiem or Lake of the Returned Sword was once a part of the Red river (song Hong). Through thousands of years of changes in the geography, the lake moved eastward to its present position many kilometers from the river. The lake was once called Luc Thuy or Green Water because the water was green year round. In the fifteen century, the lake was ...

Things to Do in Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake tips and photos posted by real travelers and Hanoi locals.
Easy traffic, near UNDP, just minutes' walk to Hoan Kiem Lake

This stunning 3 bedroomed house includes 3 floors:

Ground floor: open spare living area lead you to modern kitchen with natural light. In the kitchen, there is a fridge, cabinet, ...

Hoan Kiem Lake is the most beautiful place in HN !!! I always sit beside this lake . What is comfortable !!! welcome !!!

It's a wonderful lake, yeah very nice with trees and you can feel how about fresh air in here. If you hungry or thirsty, you can find what you want near Hoàn Kiếm Lake like: Thủy Tạ (ice-cream, delicious dish), Hồ Gươm Xanh (coffee, fast food, music).. and some food-moving shop on side-walk.
Hà Nội's people very lovely and friendly. Come and feel ^^