The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is identified by its stage, which consists entirely of a pool of water rather than a floor. Established in nineteen sixty-nine, the theater holds the Asian record for performing this art form every…
Hoan Kiem Lake History
We walk the shores of Hanoi's most legendary lake to trace the myths, colonial history, and lively local traditions that define the city's spiritual heart.
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1. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
2. Đền Bà Kiệu
Đền Bà Kiệu stands along the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake, recognizable by its main temple building tucked near the corner of Dinh Tien Hoang and Lo Su streets, separated from its historic three-arched gate by the busy road. Built in the…
3. Ngoc Son Temple
Ngoc Son Temple sits on a small island within the northern reaches of Hoan Kiem Lake, recognizable by the bright red wooden bridge known as The Huc Bridge that connects it to the shore. Built in the nineteenth century, the temple honors…
4. Tượng Vua Lý Thái Tổ
The bronze statue of Emperor Ly Thai To stands over ten meters tall, a commanding figure set atop a heavy stone pedestal. He is depicted holding the royal decree that relocated the capital city to Thang Long, which is known today as Hanoi,…
5. Hanoi Post Office
The Hanoi Post Office is defined by the large, four-sided clock mounted prominently on its roof, which faces the expanse of Hoan Kiem Lake. This building complex stretches along Dinh Tien Hoang Street and stands on ground that was once…
6. Tháp Hoà Phong
Tháp Hoà Phong is a brick structure with three levels and four vaulted doors on its base, located on the eastern shore of Hoàn Kiếm Lake. It stands at about eight meters tall and features a weathered appearance. Built in eighteen…
7. Turtle Tower
Turtle Tower is a three-tiered stone structure rising from a small island in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake. It is recognizable by its blend of styles, featuring arched European Gothic windows on the lower levels topped by a traditional…
8. King Le Thai To's Temple
The King Le Thai To Temple sits on the western shore of Hoan Kiem Lake, marked by a bronze statue of the king perched atop a high stone pillar. Erected in eighteen ninety-four, the monument stands within an architectural complex that also…