Romantic seasons in West Lake

Romantic seasons in West Lake

Whether in the summer, autumn or winter, West Lake in the capital of Hanoi always has nuance, unique beauty, especially at the sunset time.

Previously, there were other names such as Tang Cac lake, Kim Nguu lake, Lang Son, Dam Dam, Doai Ho lake, which is the largest natural lake in Hanoi.

Many people who travel far, when returning to the capital want to be free to ride through here to feel the breath of life Hanoi people. In the winter, West Lake has its own beauty.

West Lake has an area of ​​over 500 ha, circumference 18 km, located in the northwest of central Hanoi.

West Lake has the form of a basin, was a section of the ancient Red River suspended after the river changed its flow.

The water park on West Lake was built and opened in 2000. It is one of the favorite places for entertainment of the capital.

West Lake was from the Hung King period. Now it is a wharf bordered by the Red River in Lam Ham, so it is called Ben Lam Hamlet of Long Do village.

By the time of Hai Ba Trung, this wharf was connected to the Red River. Surrounding the lake is a forest of many kinds of plants such as ivory, eagle, reed, wood ... and some rare species of animals.

West Lake has long been a landmark. In the Ly - Tran period, the kings set up around the lake many palaces to entertain aas the palace of Thuy Hoa and Tu Hoa in the Ly (now the area of ​​Kim Lien Pagoda).

West Lake was still under construction and rebuilt during the Trần Dynasty.

At first, the princess only recruited 10 people. After the people set up the village, named Co Nhue Vien.

Thanh Nien Street on West Lake was from 1957-1958, before called Co Ngu. This road formed from a narrow embankment to a corner of West Lake.

West Lake for many years is a green lung of the capital, is the most romantic corner of the picture of Hanoi.

West Lake is also an inspiration for photographers, cameramen, to create beautiful scenery about the capital of Vietnam.