Category: Hoan Kiem Lake and around

🛕 Ba Da Pagoda (Chùa Bà Đá): Hanoi’s Hidden Gem Beside St. Joseph’s Cathedral When most visitors wander to St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi, they’re mesmerized by the Gothic spires and the bustling cafés on Nhà Thờ Street. But just a few steps away, tucked into a narrow alley, lies a quiet sanctuary that feels […]

⛪ St. Joseph’s Cathedral Hanoi: A Timeless Icon of Faith and History If you wander just a block west of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the beating heart of Hanoi, you’ll suddenly come across a towering Gothic structure that looks like it belongs in Europe. This is St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nhà Thờ Lớn), one of the capital’s […]

📮 Hanoi’s General Post Office & Chùa Bảo Ân: Where Colonial Elegance Meets Ancient Spirit When you wander around the southern edge of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, it’s impossible not to notice the contrast between old and new, East and West. Standing proudly on one side is the Hanoi General Post Office, a massive colonial building […]

🐢 Discovering Turtle Tower (Tháp Rùa): Hanoi’s Shimmering Icon on Hoàn Kiếm Lake If you’ve ever scrolled through photos of Hanoi, chances are you’ve seen a little three-tiered pavilion gracefully perched on a tiny island in the middle of a lake. That’s Tháp Rùa, or Turtle Tower, one of the most beloved symbols of Vietnam’s […]

✨ Discovering the Statue of King Ly Thai To in Hanoi: History, Culture & Modern Vibes When visiting Hanoi, one of the most captivating experiences is standing before the Statue of King Ly Thai To (Tượng đài Lý Thái Tổ) 🏞️. This monumental landmark, located on the eastern side of Hoan Kiem Lake, beautifully blends […]

🐢✨ Hoan Kiem Lake – Where Legend, History & Hanoi’s Soul Unite Few places in Hanoi capture the spirit of Vietnam quite like Hoan Kiem Lake. Nestled in the heart of the Old Quarter, this serene body of water is more than just a pretty park — it’s a living legend, a gathering place for […]

🏯 Ngoc Son Temple – A Sacred Gem on Hoan Kiem Lake Right in the heart of Hanoi, on a peaceful island in Hoan Kiem Lake, lies one of the city’s most visited cultural and spiritual landmarks: Ngoc Son Temple (Đền Ngọc Sơn). Surrounded by ancient trees 🌿 and connected by the iconic The Huc […]

🌿 Hoan Kiem Lake – The Soul of Hanoi Hanoi is a city where tradition and modern life blend seamlessly, and at the very heart of it lies Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm). For Hanoians, this is more than just a body of water – it’s the city’s beating heart, a place of legends, […]

✨ Hoan Kiem Lake – The Beating Heart of Hanoi If you ask any Hanoian where the soul of the city lies, the answer will almost always be Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm). Nestled in the center of Hanoi, this iconic landmark is more than just a body of water – it’s a cultural, […]