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.
Located in the historical center of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the ...
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For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and ...
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The Mekong Delta is the region in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River ...
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Blending both Vietnamese and European design elements, the architecture of ...
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