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Hoan Kiem Lake – Turtle Tower, Hoàn Kiếm Lake loop from Hanoi

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Hoan Kiem Lake – Turtle Tower, Hoàn Kiếm Lake loop from Hanoi

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Hoan Kiem Lake – Turtle Tower, Hoàn Kiếm Lake loop from Hanoi

00:48

3.13km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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863 m

Turtle Tower (Tháp Rùa)

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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1.02 km

Hoan Kiem Lake

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A walk around the lake is a must. On Sunday, the area is closed to vehicles until 24 clock, so that the street next to the footpath is populated by crowds.

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1.55 km

View of Hoàn Kiếm Lake

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View of the lake in Hanoi. It is very busy in the evening

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1.94 km

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

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What a lovely thing. Just go there, even if you don't understand much of the traditional Vietnamese music. Already the puppets are so cute. A fine piece of craftsmanship.

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2.05 km

Turtle Tower, Hoàn Kiếm Lake

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Beautiful view of the lake and the bridge in Hanoi

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2.16 km

Ngoc Son Temple

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The Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) is one of Hanoi's most iconic landmarks. It is picturesquely situated on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake …

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2.19 km

The Huc Bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake

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Red Japanese-style bridge (also called The-Huc-Bridge) over the famous Hoan Kiem Lake leads to a temple which can be visited for a small fee. At night the bridge is closed.

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2.66 km

Statue of Lý Thái Tổ

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"Lý Thái Tổ" was the founder of the later Ly Dynasty in Vietnam. He ruled from 1009 to 1028.

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3.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.95 km

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< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

298 m

233 m

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Wednesday 17 June

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