If you walk around the larger section of the lake, you will see lots of fish, unfortunately all floating upside down on the surface. This lake is polluted and you can give it a big miss. Disgusting.

Amid the crazy traffic and the pollution, I visited west lake to see the flower garden. Was amazed at the variety of flowers blooming here. Had visited Miracle garden in Dubai but here the flowers are of different varieties and also the entrance much cheaper....More

This is the lake where North Vietnamese citizens pulled John McCain out of the water after his plane crashed while on a bombing mission in 1967. We had hired a local guide who explained the nearby sculpture marking that event and also took us to...More

There's nothing much to see actually in the area, and its practically just a gigantic lake in the middle of Hanoi haha~

I great way to start the day is a wander around the lake. Hanoi is such a bustling city and it is great watching everyone setting up for the day. At night the lake is beautiful as it reflects lights right around the city and...More

To be avoided at all costs. And it's not within walking distance of the main sights in Hanoi. We checked out and went elsewhere. This is a very poor Intercontinental. I am surprised it's part of the brand. On the plus side: the staff are...More

West lake is the largest lake of Hanoi with several entertainment opportunities, parks, hotels and of court the oldest pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda in the middle. The lake itself was carved out from the Red River. We could not spend much time, being there as...More