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Lakes of Vietnam

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Lakes of Vietnam

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Located in the city centers and the middle of nowhere, lake attractions are worth a visit for their historical significance as well as their natural beauty. Culture springs from the shores of Vietnam’s lakes, which makes excursions like an evening walk around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake a must.

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Lak Lake

Lak Lake

Surrounded by National Parks and Nature Reserves, Lak Lake couldn’t be in a more tranquil location. Far from the tourist hubs in the rural interior of Vietnam, where the local Mnong people have a culture all their own, this is a place to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature.
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Ho Tay (West Lake)

Ho Tay (West Lake)

Ho Tay (West Lake) is Hanoi’s largest lake. It’s to the northeast of the historic district and is surrounded by the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
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Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake)

Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake)

Hoan Kiem Lake is the central attraction in Hanoi’s French Quarter — the oldest part of town. It’s also at the center of a legend, one that’s commemorated by the Turtle Tower, erected by the French in the late 19th century. According to Vietnamese legend, Emperor Le Thai To used a magical sword in his battle against the Chinese. After winning the war, Le Thai To met an enormous turtle while rowing on the lake. The turtle took the sword from him before sinking back into the lake, giving the lake its name – Hoan Kiem translates to “Lake of the Returned Sword.”
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