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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 71 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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5 of 5 stars
Johann&Sandra   649 contributions
Nov 6, 2009

This is the center of the tourist area in Hanoi, where you have restaurants, souvenir shops, cyclo tours, water puppets, and everything else touristy in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. It is a natural spot for this, as it's located right in the middle of the Old Quarter, and is beautiful. You can go early in the morning and walk... more

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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
3/7 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   18 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
8/8 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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4 of 5 stars
しゅうとく   39 contributions
奈良
Nov 15, 2009

ハノイの街は非常に交通量が激しく混沌としています。 しかし、ホアンキエム湖は都会の真ん中にあるにもかかわらず、 別世... more

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3 of 5 stars
フォレストガンブ   15 contributions
猪名川町
Nov 8, 2009

水上人形劇場やハノイ大教会があるので、ハノイの街を歩いていれば自然と目にする湖です。市民の憩いの場所となっている湖はなん... more

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5 of 5 stars
kenken_8686   10 contributions
東京
Oct 17, 2009

夜、お散歩がてらホアンキエム湖に行きました。 夜のホアンキエム湖は、地元カップルのデートスポットでとてもいい雰囲気です... more

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5 of 5 stars
kerokeromania   166 contributions
札幌
Aug 25, 2009

ハノイの中心部にある、細長くて瓢箪のような形をした湖(というより池という風情ですが…)です。 ここは、色々と良くない噂... more

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4 of 5 stars
decodeco   77 contributions
東京
Jul 15, 2009

ハノイでは必ず訪れるだろう、観光名所です。 地元の人や、観光客で、朝から夜遅くまで賑わっています。 ここはスリや、置... more

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