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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Traveler Description: A rare breed of turtle enjoys this popular lake almost as much as countless locals and tourists.
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Attraction type: Lake
Address: Hanoi
Vietnam

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Reviews of Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

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4 of 5 stars
Elia_1775 2 contributions
Leicester
Jun 13, 2009

One of the classic spots in Hanoi. Get there in the early morning, if possible, temple opens at 8am and much better to see it then. Watch the locals doing their exercises around the lake... Not so much hassle from hawkers either - and on that note, wanted to second burlington_gal's warning, and say that this is a real place... more

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1 of 5 stars
Burlingtongal 1 contribution
Ontario
Jun 17, 2008
2/5 found this review helpful

It was almost as if we were on a stage as we entered the park around the lake. As I put my 4 year old grandson on my shoulders, the local crowd laughed. My shoulder bag hung tucked safely under my arm, I thought. Seconds later, someone was talking into my ear wanting me to buy his books. I ignored... more

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4 of 5 stars
Happytrails222 17 contributions
Perth, Australia
May 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I was doing some research before our recent trip to Vietnam looking into things to do and see while we were there. I came across a story about a turtle and a restored sword, it all sounded very interesting and decided that I would have to see it all for myself. Also being the same place as the red bridge,... more

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4 of 5 stars
trang40 1 contribution
hanoi
Jun 29, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

They are located in the heart of the city. Legends said that on the occasion of King Le Loi's relaxation trip by sampan on the lake after the victory over the Ming aggressors, a Golden Tortoise emerged to request him to return the holy sword given to him by the Sky God to protect the country against the enemy. This... more

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