We felt it was sort of the Central Park of Hanoi. Locals and tourists alike were out walking around, sitting and eat ice cream and enjoy the day. More

Easy to get to, lovely to walk around - especially early morning or evening - do stop for coffee at the top of the lake (Highland Coffee) inside or outside seating with views of the Lake. More

Ok it's a nice walk round it in between two highly traffic loaded roads, so you get some peace and quiet. The "lake"'s water is far from clear, also the litter on the walkway certainly does not add any romanticism to the place. More

I liked seeing people (mainly women) doing Tai Chi. Beautifully illuminated at night. The Lake itself should be kept cleaner. More

Great spot to eat / walk and take in the Hanoi atmosphere! More

This is really a opportunities for a meeting vitnamesere and speak with them about their life..I am sitting several days in a bench at the lake.og within long time come there some and asked about also must sitting on the bench.It was most time students in the Universitetet .They are coming to the lake to speak with people-they are oing... More

The lake is pretty much the center point of Hanoi's tourist area and its a great place to walk around, maybe not so much on one of Hanoi's 40.C days but the whole walk is under beautiful big trees and there are plenty of seats to sit down and enjoy the passing parade. More

Hoan Kiem Lake really is the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Regardless of the time of day there are always people here with the majority easily being locals - sitting, chatting, exercising. The lake is a special place to visit, I recommend you take the time to sit and take in the ambience. More

Not too big to enjoy a stroll around, day or night. Plenty of people at all times, find a seat and enjoy the scenary. More