Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi


Located in the historical center of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as the locals’ favorite leisure spot. Hoan Kiem means “returned sword”, and the name comes from a legend in which King Le Loi was given a magical sword by the gods, which he used to drive out the invading Chinese. Later he returned the sword to the Golden Turtle God in the lake.

Find Out More Related Tours

Khao Sok National Park

Khao Sok National Park

Home to the largest expanse of virgin forest in Thailand, Kao Sok National ...

More Detail
Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha is known for being the largest city in the northwest part of ...

More Detail
Cham Islands

Cham Islands

Several miles off the coast of Hoi An is a cluster of mountainous isles ...

More Detail
Money & costs

Money & costs

Canadia Bank (964808; Sivatha St) Offers free credit-card cash advances ...

More Detail
Phonsavan

Phonsavan

Phonsavan actually means ‘Hills of Paradise’ in the Lao ...

More Detail
Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwedagon Pagoda

Shwemawdaw Paya got its name, the Great Golden God, because the glittering ...

More Detail