It was walking distance from the hotel I stayed in and it was chilled early in the morning. Good running spot but the poor air around due to the city.

Pretty lake in the middle of the very busy Old Quarter with a legend. Its just a nice place for a walk and a lovely place for families to go. Very peaceful first thing in the morning before the area gets busy and also in...More

This lake is not so much on its scenery, but local people here believe in its legend. "Hoan Kiem" means restored sword by a General after winning the battle to the giant turtle..Nothing special in day time visit except there is a small temple in...More

Depending on weather ! Enjoy the cool breeze during morning and evening but not in the noon for the heat wave !!

Its a chilling spot. Lake was pretty but there was nothing much in the temple which was having renovation.

After arriving at our nearby Hanoi hotel on a Friday afternoon, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the roads around the entire lake become a pedestrian zone on the weekends. This made for a much more relaxing stroll around, and we enjoyed joining the...More

I've stayed in a hotel near this lake twice this season of my day is normally a beginning early morning walk within the lake. From approximately 5am you will find loads of locals out and about - all walking in a similar direction - practicing...More