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West Lake In Hanoi

West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

Explore the biggest freshwater lake in Hanoi

Tourism in Hanoi

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About West Lake in Hanoi

West Lake is the largest fixed water body of Hanoi, stretching for over 17 km in its shoreline and an area of 500 hectares within. A 15 minutes’ drive away from the cacophonous old quarters of Hanoi, West Lake offers a more peaceful and tranquillity alternative to the visitors. Also known as Ho Tay Lake in the local language, this place is an absolute gem of a destination if your goal for the day is to simply soak in the urban fabric of Hanoi and spend time relaxing.

The origin of the lake is shrouded in several folklore and legends and, thus, not really known. One popular legend is the story of the battle between local deity Dragon King Lac Long Quan and a wicked fox spirit with nine tails, whom he had defeated and laid down here where the lake stands. Another one and the more widely believed one is the story of the buffalo calf, which confused the bell of a pagoda with his mothers and ran so fast that his hood created a crater for the lake.

But these are mostly myths. In its actual heyday, West Lake in Hanoi was lined with royal palaces and houses of the elites, and the lake was used as a centre for recreation and relaxation. The second part still remains, but the surroundings have transformed into a more contemporary look with shops, restaurants and skyscrapers around.

There are several West Lake attractions around for a visitor to explore. Vietnam’s oldest temple Tran Quoc Pagoda built in the 6th century as a symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism is located in a small island. Other than West Lake Pagoda Hanoi, Quan Thanh Temple is also there, which is one of Vietnam’s Four Sacred Temples. For refreshment purposes, one can visit the south side for a street-full of the best seafood restaurants and to the northern side for more sophisticated diners.

Cycling around West Lake Hanoi along the beautiful pathways is a very rewarding activity to do here, as a dose of health for the body and the mind, as well as for exploring the area properly.

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    Our Vietnam trip was a memorable experience overall. Anne, who organized our trip, was very approachable and friendly throughout the planning process. Everything was well-organized, and after reaching Vietnam, Emi also took responsibility and ensured things went smoothly. Due to weather conditions,
    our itinerary had to be modified, and we missed the overnight cruise. However, Anne and Emi quickly made alternative arrangements, which we truly appreciated. There were a few follow-ups I had to do regarding our train from Hanoi to Sapa — the one originally promised was changed, but they later corrected it as per my request. The train itself was just okay and not very clean, though the Sapa to Hanoi bus was comfortable. We faced a small challenge at the Hanoi train station while going to Sapa — the driver only dropped us outside, and we struggled to find the right platform. Fortunately, with God’s grace, a kind person at the station helped us, and we managed to catch the train on time. On the first day, one place from the itinerary couldn’t be covered due to weekend roadblocks, which could have been planned better in advance. Also, at a few places, the hotel checkout time was 12 noon, and we had to wait in the lobby for a few hours before the next activity or transfer — this could be improved for better coordination. From the second day onwards, everything went smoothly and was well taken care of. Overall, we really appreciate Anne and Emi’s efforts and support — they made sure we had a pleasant and enjoyable trip to Vietnam.
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    Memorable FAMILY TRIP very well enjoyed by My Family. I would like to give 5 Stars as its well planned by Ms.Sophie from Bamboo Hat Tours and very well executed by different tour guides-Mr.KIMI/Mr.John/Ms Ha/Rachel/Mr.Tiger My Family tour was for 6 Nights & 7 Days (2N-Ha Noi+2N-Da Nang+2N-Ho Chi Minh City).We have thoroughly enjoyed sightseeing places with mesmerizing sites. REVIEW OF HA NOI/DA NANG/HO CHIN MINH CITY-SIGHTSEEING + HOTELS: - A] HA NOI SIGHTSEEING / Little Diamond Hotel (Located in Old Quarter/City Center --I would like to give overall 4 STAR for the Hotel Service & Hospitality. Food quality was good & had enough variety of food options in buffet. --On time Pickup & Drop from Airport to Hotel. Really appreciate the punctuality of drivers. Places Visited:- 1.Mega Grand World 2.Train Street 3.Water Puppet Show 4.Temple of Literature 5.Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 6.Hoan Kiem Lake 7.Beer Street 8.Hanoi Opera House 9.Saint Joseph Cathedral 10.Hano Night Market-Han Market 11.HA LONG BAY-Cruise Tour-Explore places like surprising cave/Luon Cave b.Ti TOP Island c.Kayaking/Boat ride 12.NINH BINH:-Boat Tour-Explore places like a.Mua Caves b.Bai Dinh Temple c.Cucphong National park d.Ancient Temples e.Boat Ride-Tam Coc f.Cycling on rural roads. B] DA NANG SIGHTSEEING / SANTA LUXURY Hotel (Prime Location-Nearest for My Khe Beach-Swimming Pool on roof top was amazing) --I would like to give overall 5 STAR for the Hotel Service & Hospitality. Food quality was extremely good & had n no of variety of food options in buffet. --On time Pickup & Drop from Airport to Hotel. Really appreciate the punctuality of drivers. Places Visited:- 1.My Khe Beach 2.Linh Ung Pagoda 3.Marble Mountain 4.Lady Buddha 5.Hoi An-Ancient Town/City of Lanterns. 6.Japanese Bridge 7.Dragon Bridge 8.Da Nang Night Market. 9.BA NA HILLS:-Must visit to see -GOLDEN BRIDGE/HANDS OF GOD & explore places like a.Le Jardin D'Amour flower Gargen b.Fantasy Park c.WIne Cellar d.French Square e.Roller Coaster-Must experience. C] HO CHI MINH CITY SIGHTSEEING / Valentine Hotel --I would like to give overall 4 STAR for the Hotel considering its location & connectivity to Bars/Pubs Service & availability of INDIAN Restaurants and walkable distance to Ben Than Market. --On time Pickup & Drop from Airport to Hotel. Really appreciate the punctuality of drivers. Places Visited:- 1.Cu Chi Tunnel 2.Central Post Office 3.Bitxco Financial Tower 4.Mariamman Hindu Temple 5.Ben Than Market/Saigon Square 6.War Remnants museum 7.Bui Vien walking street-To explore night life in HCM. I would like to THANK Travel Triangle & Bamboo Hat Tours for arranging, managing and executing such a beautiful & memorable family trip for us.
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    Are there accommodations near Lake Hanoi?

     

    Yes, there are plenty of accommodations near Lake Hanoi. But most people prefer to stay in the old quarter and travel by taxi or on foot to the lake.

    How much does it cost to rent a bicycle for West Lake tour?

     

    The rental cost depends on how long you will be riding. It starts around USD 5 to 6 for a whole day’s rent.

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