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West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam

Explore the biggest freshwater lake in Hanoi

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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Abhishek's 7 days trip to Hanoi
The overall trip arrangement was very nice. One thing i would really want trip organizer to improve is the flights should be booked as per the hotel checkin timing bcoz we had to wait for long outside the room and we were too tired but did not have any option but to wait outside. And if flight time can't be adjusted then atleast u should book hotel atleast for that time.
Abhishek Kakade Navi mumbai
Pavan's 7 days trip to Hanoi
All booking and arrangement as per booking, Team was humble and always on time . it was a great trip . It is very well planned . Thanks to Team Anne
Pavan Sharma New delhi
Ayush's 7 days trip to Hanoi
Overall it's good except zero support from travel triangle associate who never response on time mostly no response
Ayush Agrawal Mumbai
Madhusudan's 7 days trip to Hanoi
Sophie is a great travel advisor and managed our trip wonderfully without any hassle. Any last-moment changes that happened were informed in a timely manner. We had a great experience with Bamboo Tree.
Madhusudan Mishra New delhi
Mr's 7 days trip to Hanoi
I would Strongly recommend Travel Triangle & Bamboo Hat Tours for Travellers who are planning to visit/explore VIETNAM. Its indeed a very good experience with Travel Triangle & Bamboo Hat Tours. SPECIAL THANKS to Ms SOPHIE for her extended help & Support during the Tour. Overall, its a Wonderful, 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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Ramanand's 9 days trip to Hanoi
My recent trip to Vietnam was truly an amazing experience. The country’s breathtaking scenery, delicious food, and the kindness of the people made the journey unforgettable. From the lively cities to the peaceful countryside, every place had something unique to offer. I’d highly recommend Vietnam to anyone looking for a memorable and enriching trip.
Ramanand Srungeri Bangalore
Shamsudheen's 12 days trip to Hanoi
Dear Rosa and Tina , I have safely reached back home and would like to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful arrangements you made during our trip to Vietnam. Everything was organized smoothly and professionally, which made our experience truly enjoyable and memorable. From the hospitality to the sightseeing, every detail was well taken care of, and we deeply appreciate the efforts of your entire team. Thank you once again for making our Vietnam journey such a special one. I will be glad to recommend your services to friends and family in the future. Warm regards, Shamsudheen
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Joseph's 6 days trip to Hanoi
The trip was organized exceptionally well by Sophie.
Joseph Albia Calcutta
Nithin's 7 days trip to Hanoi
✨ **A Heartfelt Shoutout to the SVietnam Team – Especially Anne & Tina!** ✨ We just returned from what we can proudly call *the most memorable trip of our lives*, all thanks to the incredible planning and dedication of **Anne and Tina**. From the very first interaction till the final goodbye, every single detail of our Vietnam journey was handled with absolute perfection. What stood out most was the **personalized touch**. They didn’t just plan an itinerary – they carefully listened to our preferences, customized everything around the locations we dreamed of visiting, and even added their own valuable recommendations that made our trip extra special. Every request, every service, every check-in and transfer was not only arranged but followed up on until completed. The level of coordination was simply *next-level*. Here’s a glimpse of the magical journey they created for us:
Nithin Ramchandran Mumbai
Sindhuvusirikapalli's 7 days trip to Hanoi
We were extremely disappointed with hotels at Hanoi and Hochi man city. We booked 4 star but the standard was like 2 star. We spoke to travel agent on the Day one, but she said the hotels in Hanoi will be like this. However, in DaNang and halong bay cruise were good. The tour guide and the cab driver were very friendly. Cruise and DaNang city
Sindhuvusirikapalli Hyderabad

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FAQ's of Hanoi

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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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