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 Hoan Kiem Lake by chrisvandenbroucke
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.
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 Hoan Kiem Lake by chrisvandenbroucke
It's nice but certainly is overrated in all the travel guides Leave a Comment
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The big lake in the middle of Hanoi really makes the city beautiful. It is nice to walk around under the shade of the surrounding trees. You can stop off along the way to have a drink or something to eat as there are plenty of cafes. There is a tumble-down tower in the middle of the lake that makes an interesting focal point. It is called Tortoise Tower.
The lake itself is sometimes called 'Lake of the Restored Sword'. Legend has it that after a momentous victory against the Ming chinese in the 15th century the Emperor was sailing on the lake and a golden turtle claimed the charmed sword and restored to the lake from whence it came.
Apparently there still might be turtles in the lake today! Leave a Comment Address: central Hanoi
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 Entrance way by balhannah
The island and its Temple are reached by the pretty red wooden bridge called The Huc, which translates to "Flood of Morning Sunlight". Either end of the bridge is guarded by large stone gateways with Chinese characters written on them.
This is the bridge that everybody photographs!
In a room off to the side of the front altar is a preserved specimen of the lake's giant tortoise.
ADMISSION 3,000 Dong
Purchase the tickets at the booth to the left of the bridge before crossing the bridge.
They are checked before entering the Temple.
OPEN 8 - 5pm daily
This Temple was included in my city tour.
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