Situated at the rim of the Old Quarter among the city's most popular attractions, the green shores of Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) offer a break from sightseeing and provide a quiet spot for people-watching. Notice the temple--topped with a red star--on a small islet in the middle of the lake. Apart from being the city's emblem, it commemorates a local legend, which involves an Excalibur-like sword. The story goes that a local dragon god gave a magical sword to a 15th-century Vietnamese emperor who used it in an uprising against the Ming Dynasty. When the war was won, a giant turtle emerged from the lake and took back the sword to return it to heaven. The lake is home to a rare species of soft-shell turtles. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , online itinerary creator Edition.
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Flat during the covid-19' time and now it is rouse from sleep after along time. Have alot of activities around the lake from early morning till late at night.
Flat during the covid-19' time and now it is rouse from sleep after along time. Have alot of activities around the lake from early morning till late at night. more »
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This place is very good for pictures and also to take a walk. I was there with some girfriends and we do picnic there.
This place is very good for pictures and also to take a walk. I was there with some girfriends and we do picnic there. more »
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Very nice place but crazy crowded. Hard to find parking in peak time
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Though this place is crowded because of the tourist spots but the area is good, a lot of restaurants and establishment.
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