Hanoi Vietnam Lake?

In my opinion, Hoan Kiem Lake (or Sword Lake) is the prettiest.

I think many people have the same idea.

It's pretty because:

+ it's in the heart of Hanoi

+ it's ancient beauty has close link with the Capital's 1000-year history, no lake has a such beauty like that.

+ there're many historical monuments around the lake.

+ Lots of trees surround make a Green zone, healthy & pleasant.

+ No skycraper's has permission to exist near this lake, other buildings only can reach the limit height, so you can open your view clearly.

Hoan Kiem is of course the most popular and traditional one.Its always nice 6 am or 6 pm.But i also personally prefer the west lake because of its coolness and its atmosphere. There is also one lake of which i don´t know the name it is next to the Road "Kim Ma"+ the zoo.Its a smaller lake but beautiful atmosphere.

Anyone knows the name ?

Hanoi is great !

Definately Hoan Kiem Lake. I live on Tay Ho, which is a nice lake, but Hoan Kiem is really lovely, surrounded by trees that often have branch ends almost touching if not touching the water. It is really pretty when there is a fog and you can just barely see the little temple on the island in the middle. A very popular spot for Vietnamese and tourists alike.

Ho Tay - West Lake is the prettiest as:

- Biggest in Hanoi

- Place for lovers

- Windy and cool

- Much more - try you will know why

Hoan Kiem- nice and a good place to exercise at 6am

Pity about all the touts and book sellers around the perimeter of the lake