Hoàn Kiếm Lake

Enjoy the serene views of this historic lake, especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.

In their own words: “overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake”

Walk around the scenic lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple (requires a ticket), and observe locals and tourists enjoying this central city landmark.

In their own words: “We just arrived at Hoan Kiem Lake and it's located in the center of the city. It's kind of similar to Central Park, I guess you can see it, because it's right in the heart of Hanoi City. So, if you want to actually go and walk the lake, you have to get tickets, which is 50,000 per person. So, for the both of us, we paid 100,000. This is a really popular area for people to come and take pictures. Locals and tourists alike.”

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, especially on weekends when surrounding streets are pedestrian-only, and find a cafe with a view for egg coffee.

In their own words: “We had egg coffee overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.”