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Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi - Hanoi
Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
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Hoan Kiem Lake: Hoan Kiem Lake
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  • This is the real heart of Hanoi. It was in this lake that according to legend a giant golden tortoise reclaimed a magical sword lent to King Le Loi by the king of sea. According to the legend the sword is still in the lake and serves as a reminder of their history in repelling foreign invaders. Giant tortoises have occasionally been spotted in the lake - but nobody is really sure wether they still live in the lake or one is let loose for a while to perpetuate the legend.
    The lake is surrounded by a narrow grassed area which is almost always busy with people either rleaxing, walking or exercising (or trying to sell postcards and guidebooks to tourists). Around this is the busiest road in Hanoi - mostly with bycycles and motorcycles. Cossing is an aquired art - see Warnings tip.

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    Hoan Kiem Lake: Hoan Kiem: Tortoise Pagoda
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  • Entrance bridge to the little island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Island where the most famous temple of Vietnam is situated.

    It's a wonder I could take this picture... without people on it. Normally it's very crowded.
    I had to push 25 Vietnamese and 37 Japanese in the Lake to take this picture

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    Hoan Kiem Lake: Hoan Kiem: Tortoise Pagoda
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  • The tiny pagoda in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake is the symbol of Hanoi.
    You find it in every brochure and it's probably the most photographed temple in Viietnam.

    It's very photographic but there's absolutely nothing to see and the toilet stinks like hell.

    The sidewalk around the lake is full of rather agressive vendors who constantly try to sell you whatever they have.
    You can't even sit on a bench alone - after two minutes to come to sit next to you.
    Can't say I love it

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  • The pillars of the entrance to the Tortoise Pagoda in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.

    It's nice but certainly is overrated in all the travel guides

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    Hoan Kiem Lake: Red Bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake
    Red Bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi
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