Children plays in inflated balls on Thu Le Lake (Photo: VNA)
One of the historical lakes in Hanoi, Thu Le lake was originally named for its teardrop shape (its name literally means keeping tear) (Photo: VNA)
The lake lies within Thu Le zoological park, an ideal place for a walk in summer (Photo: VNA)
Truc Bach lake is on the right side of Thanh Nien road, one of the most beautiful roads in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Opposite Truc Bach lake is the largest lake in Hanoi, West Lake (Ho Tay) (Photo: VNA)
Opposite Truc Bach lake is the largest lake in Hanoi, West Lake (Ho Tay) (Photo: VNA)
Yen So lake inside Yen So Park (Photo: VNA)
Located in Hoang Mai district in the south of Hanoi, Yen So lake is a tranquil place for visitors wanting to escape the city noise (Photo: VNA)
Bay Mau lake is a lung of Hai Ba Trung district in the south of Hanoi. It spans over 28 hectares and lies within Thong Nhat Park (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi – City of lakes
Hanoi is known as the "city of lakes" where its dwellers are provided with a respite from the crushing traffic and incessant bustle.
