Hanoi – City of lakes

Hanoi is known as the "city of lakes" where its dwellers are provided with a respite from the crushing traffic and incessant bustle.

Children plays in inflated balls on Thu Le Lake (Photo: VNA)

One of the historical lakes in Hanoi, Thu Le lake was originally named for its teardrop shape (its name literally means keeping tear) (Photo: VNA)

The lake lies within Thu Le zoological park, an ideal place for a walk in summer (Photo: VNA)

Truc Bach lake is on the right side of Thanh Nien road, one of the most beautiful roads in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)

Opposite Truc Bach lake is the largest lake in Hanoi, West Lake (Ho Tay) (Photo: VNA)

Opposite Truc Bach lake is the largest lake in Hanoi, West Lake (Ho Tay) (Photo: VNA)

Yen So lake inside Yen So Park (Photo: VNA)

Located in Hoang Mai district in the south of Hanoi, Yen So lake is a tranquil place for visitors wanting to escape the city noise (Photo: VNA)

Bay Mau lake is a lung of Hai Ba Trung district in the south of Hanoi. It spans over 28 hectares and lies within Thong Nhat  Park (Photo: VNA)

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