Travel Hoan Kiem Lake

Previously, Hoan Kiem Lake (also called Hoan Kiem Lake) was also called Luc Thuy Lake (because the water was blue all year round), Thuy Quan Lake (used to navigate the sea) ... In the 15th century, the lake was renamed Hoan Kiem lake, associated with the legend of King Le Thai To pay the sword for the gods. This place is a witness of history and ancient features of the land of Ha Thanh.

Getting to Hoan Kiem lake

Hoan Kiem Lake is the central area of ​​Hanoi capital, so you can come here easily by private means or by public transport. Check out the bus from your location to the lakeshore because the bus is pretty and convenient.

A few notes on the bus:

Do not carry bulky luggage, cattle, poultry or other unpleasant odors on board.

Up front door, back door; Restrain near the door because it can interfere with others or may be caught in the bag.

If you buy a ticket after receiving the ticket from the ticket salesman, you should keep it carefully in case there is a check. Do not just give money without getting tickets from the ticket salesman.

In the car, you remember your luggage; Avoid pickpockets.

If you need advice on route and stops, you should ask the ticket salesman for the best advice.

Traveling at Hoan Kiem Lake

Tram

There are 28 commercial streets, 13 trade streets, 22 temples, 9 temples, 3 pagodas, 8 historical monuments, Hoan Kiem lake area and Dong Xuan market. Each car will carry 8 passengers, traveling in the range of 35 - 60 minutes / trip.

Daytime activities from 8h30 - 16h30, evening from 19h - 23h; Vehicle parking time is 20 seconds.

The starting point is the Dinh Tien Hoang double-electric automobile terminal (near the fountain on Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square).

Cyclo

Walking on the pedicab is just cool enough that you can see the scenery around. But note that now in Hanoi there are many cyclo brand imitation and expensive. You should choose reputable firms, full company names, clear license plates. Also, before boarding, you should negotiate with the driver for the price.

Sight seeing

From Hoan Kiem lake, you can walk around the lake or visit the following points:

Turtle Tower: located in the center of the lake, was built between 1884 and April 1886 on the turtle mound and influenced by French architecture. The rectangular tower, on the top of the tower door, has three letters of Quy Son tower (Turtle Mountain). You can only admire the turtle from a distance.

Ngoc Son Temple - Ngoc Son Temple: Ngoc Son Island is located in the north of the lake, the old Swiss Khuyen Palace (by Le Chieu Thong for burners to repay the Lord Trinh). In Van Quan Temple, Tran Hung Dao, La Dong Tan, Quan Cong ...

The Huc Bridge: is the bridge leading to Ngoc Son Island by Nguyen Van Sieu built in 1865, made of wood, painted red.

Pen Tower: 9m high, on the tower has three words "Ta Thanh Thien" (Written in blue sky), built on a small mound.

Radio Station: At the third gate from Dinh Tien Hoang street to Ngoc Son temple, you will see on the gate there are two radio stations (ie Radio). Below the two words is a letter with 64 words embossed. Looking up to see a dark stone blocks. That is the ink set on the Research Station, a literary symbol corresponds to the Pen Tower.

Hoa Phong Tower: located on the south bank of Hoan Kiem Lake, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, is an ancient vestiges remnant of Bao An Pagoda which is now Hanoi Post Office (a large temple built in 1842).

Ba Kieu temple (Thien Tien street) is located at 59 Dinh Tien Hoang street opposite. It is one of the earliest Temples in our country, worshiping three goddesses: Lieu Hanh Princess, Quynh Hoa and Que Nuong.

Ly Thai To Flower Garden - Ly Thai To statue was built in 2004 to honor King Ly Cong Uan - the Emperor was great in moving the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (Hanoi today). Monument Ly Thai To located in the flower garden; This is the point of living, playing community of the people of Hanoi.

Hanoi Opera House is located on the Revolution Square in August, Trang Tien Street, not far from Hoan Kiem lake, was built by the French in 1901 according to the model Opera Opéra Garnier in Paris but smaller. become a familiar image, typical of Hanoi.

Trang Tien Plaza is one of the largest and most luxurious shopping centers in Hanoi, if you come in the evening, you will be overwhelmed by countless beautiful lights.

Hanoi Old Quarter: Side of Sword Lake is a series of ancient streets - the most characteristic of Hanoi (see ....)

Thang Long Puppet Theater: one of the most famous water puppet show venues in Vietnam. The theater is open all day of the week and up to 6 performances per day.

Dinh Cua Street is known as the "paradise" of books, ranging from specialized books, culture, history, philosophy, economics ... to classic books or modern literary works. Especially bookshelves here are very cheap, good book quality.

Trang Tien Ice Cream: Trang Tien Ice Cream is known as the famous brand of Hanoi, where it is never empty, most in the evening. In the afternoon, people eat ice cream and squeeze together to buy ice cream that stretches from the outside to the street - just ice cream.

Like a picture hard to fade in the heart of Hanoi as well as tourists, Hoan Kiem lake becomes more familiar than ever. This is a tourist attraction that you will not miss if you visit Hanoi. Select Binh Anh hotel as the place to send full relaxation after the exciting trip with the location right 50 Thi Sach.