After returning to Hanoi from Lulong Bay and staying at the Lan Vien Hotel, it was the last night of visiting Vietnam. Wendy finally caught the free time of the visiting group and ran out to wander around the city by himself. The goal is to enjoy the brightly lit Hoan Kiem Lake at night, to experience the leisurely life of the locals in Hanoi at night, to get rid of the heat of the day, and to enjoy the cool atmosphere of being bathed in lights and night.
Archives of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm) is located in the old town of Hanoi City. It was originally named Green Water Lake. Later, it was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake due to the legend of sending swords and hoan Kiem between the Vietnamese monarch and the turtles in the lake. Those who are interested can search online. In recent years, some people have witnessed the appearance of giant turtles in the lake, which adds a lot of flavor to the legend of Hoan Kiem.
The main attractions such as 36 Old Street, Hanoi Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, and Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi’s urban area are located in the old city area around Hoan Kiem Lake. You can walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and many other attractions. And to visit this place at night, of course, you have to choose Hoan Kiem Lake, which is very beautifully decorated with lights!
▲ Many people always mention that the traffic in Hanoi, Vietnam is scary. Although the traffic around Hoan Kiem Lake is busy, the order can still be seen. Crossing the road is not a problem!
▲ There are also many shopping malls opposite Hoan Kiem Lake, which have been closed at night, but the lights are still very beautiful.
▲ The surrounding area of Hoan Kiem Lake is also a popular spot for wedding photography.
▲ The main landmarks of Hoan Kiem Lake are concentrated in the east area, and you can start walking from the east shore of the lake.
Visit the main attractions of Hoan Kiem Lake
I originally wanted to visit the Hanoi Night Market and Dong Shuang Market (Chợ Đồng Xuân) on the XNUMXth Ancient Street. Unfortunately, after asking about the hotel counter, the night market is only open on Friday and XNUMXth, so I walked all the way from the hotel to Hoan Kiem Lake. The daily life and night view of the locals on the lake.
The Hoan Kiem Lake at night fades from the heat of the day, and is bathed in the cool water of the night. With the lights all over the lake and the water, it is really beautiful. It is not only suitable for walking and chatting, but also for seeing Many local people’s night activities, from sports, dancing, painting, fortune-telling to hawking, are quite varied.
In addition to the turtle tower in Hoan Kiem Lake, there is also the Yushan Temple on Yushan Island by the lake. The temple is dedicated to Taoist gods such as Emperor Guan, Emperor Wenchang, Lu Dongbin, as well as General Chen Xingdao in Vietnam, and the legendary turtle shell. The bridge piers of the Yushan Temple will also be illuminated, and the Hoan Kiem Lake at night is really suitable for shooting night scenes.
▲ The Retribution Gate by the Hoan Kiem Lake.
▲ The tortoise tower located in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake is illuminated at night. Hoan Kiem Lake is really a good place for night tours.
▲ The square on the opposite side of Hoan Kiem Lake is not only crowded at night, but when passing here in the early morning, there are also a large number of people exercising in the morning!
▲ Wherever there is a square, there will almost certainly be people dancing here, like a national movement.
▲ The stone tower next to the entrance of Yushan Temple.
▲ Yushan Temple in Hoan Kiem Lake.
▲ The bridge piers connecting Yushan Temple are illuminated at night, which is also very beautiful.
▲ Riding a rickshaw is also a means of transportation around the old quarter of Hanoi.
◎ Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
