West Lake – a romantic place for couples

West Lake is both a cultural and natural symbol of Hanoi and an attractive tourist destination.

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About West Lake.

West Lake is located in the Northwest of Hanoi, in Tay Ho district, about 11km from the center of the capital. This is the largest natural lake in Hanoi with an area of up to 500ha, a circumference of about 20km. Around West Lake is a cool green road, about 18km long.

West Lake

Previously, this place was part of the Red River, but after changing its course, it stagnated and became a large freshwater lake as it is today.

Some other names of West Lake include: Xac Cao lagoon, Kim Nguu lake, Lang Bac, Dam Dam, Tay Ho, Doai Ho…

Through many periods and historical stages, West Lake has had many different names, related to legends and folk tales.

Directions.

Once you arrive in Hanoi, getting to West Lake is very easy, you can choose from many means of transportation.

Renting a motorbike or car: This means of transport helps you easily and proactively carry out your travel itinerary.
Bus: Hanoi has many bus routes that pass through the West Lake area or have stops near the lakeside road such as: bus number 13, 60, E09, 14, 45, 50… The bus routes have a frequency of about 15 – 20 minutes/trip, helping you to be convenient and save significant costs.
Taxi: For the best travel experience when coming to West Lake, you can choose Xanh GSM taxi. The taxi company impresses with its professional service, friendly drivers, smooth-running vehicles and spacious, airy space.
Bicycle, electric car: Coming to West Lake, you can rent a bicycle or electric car to conveniently explore the roads around the lake and the surrounding area.

Best season to go to west lake.

You can come here almost at any time for sightseeing. As for Hanoi, the most ideal time is in the fall (August-September-October), at this time the weather in the capital is quite cool, there is no rain or harsh sunlight, so it will be very convenient to visit many famous places.

Best season to go to west lake.

Activities in West Lake.

West Lake is known as one of the most attractive destinations in the capital with beautiful scenery, romantic space and many fun and entertainment activities.

Admire many famous historical sites.

The next activity at West Lake that every tourist should not miss is visiting historical sites. Around West Lake, there are many famous landmarks such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Tay Ho Palace, Ba Danh Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Nghi Tam Communal House, etc. This will be an opportunity for you to experience the ancient culture in the capital Hanoi.

Capital Hanoi.

Pedaling duck/biking.

West Lake also has another extremely fun game, which is pedaling duck. You can experience this interesting activity with your family or friends. Pedaling duck and admiring the vast space around is definitely very interesting. In addition, couples can rent tandem bicycles together and try to ride around West Lake. It is great to enjoy the scenery and improve your health.

Sip coffee next to West Lake.

Next to West Lake, there are many cafes with super beautiful views of the lake. You can come here, sip coffee, chat with friends and admire the poetic scenery of West Lake.

The poetic scenery of West Lake.

Watch the sunrise/sunset.

Sunrise and sunset at West Lake always bring a very “chill”, “intoxicating” feeling that is hard to describe.

Sunrise and sunset at West Lake.

In the midst of a bustling and crowded capital, it is difficult to capture the moment of dawn or dusk. Fortunately, West Lake is still one of the few remaining open spaces to help us admire the morning sunlight and the last colors of the day.