Hanoi West Lake - Easy Walking Route: Tran Quoc Pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda

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There are two famous lakes in Hanoi, Vietnam, one is the #Huanjian Lake in the old city, and the other is the #West Lake in the north. Since the hotel we stayed in was right next to the West Lake, we arranged a short walk around the lake, mainly crossing to the small island in the lake to the other side.

Goldfish Island is the only island in West Lake. A road is built at both ends of the lakeshore to connect them. It is the shortest shortcut. There are several scenic spots and temples on the island and along the way. The following are recommended:

✓#Tran Quoc Temple
The only temple on Goldfish Island is said to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Vietnam. It has a towering pagoda and numerous Buddha statues and niches. In the courtyard there is a Bodhi tree with heart-shaped leaves, which was a gift from the President of India to the Tran Quoc Temple more than 60 years ago. It has now become enormous.

✓#One Pillar Temple
The official name is Yanyou Temple or Lotus Platform. The name comes from the fact that there is a large stone pillar in the Lingzhao Pond, on which is built a lotus platform, which is small, beautiful and quite peculiar.

Other attractions include Zhenwu Temple, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Former Residence. If you are tired, you can take a break at the famous local hipster cafe Cong Caphe.

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Post by Moutain | Dec 23, 2024