Thiền Quang Lake, Hanoi

Name: Thiền Quang Lake
Address: Trần Nhân Tông, Hanoi, Vietnam

#28 among attractions in Hanoi

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Halais Lake is a lake in Hanoi, Vietnam, located next to Nguyễn Du Street, which used to be named "Rue Halais" under the French, hence the name "Halais". According to Vietnamese sources, it should be spelled "Halais Lake", the French name for the lake called "Hồ Thiền Quang" in Vietnamese. ()

Local name: Hồ Thiền Quang Area: 12.36 acres (0.0193 mi²)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°1'6"N, 105°50'46"E

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Trần Nhân TôngHanoi Vietnam

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Thiền Quang Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, Turtle Tower, Vietnamese Women's Museum, Hanoi Opera House.

0.8 miNE
Lake with a temple, a bridge and a tower
Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi
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Historic tower on a scenic city lake
Turtle Tower, Hanoi
20 min walk • In the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, amidst the bustling city life, lies a serene emblem of history: Turtle Tower. Standing proudly on a small island in the center of Hoan Kiem Lake, this stone structure is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Vietnamese capital.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Vietnamese Women's Museum, Hanoi
13 min walk • The Vietnamese Women's Museum is a cultural repository dedicated to the roles and contributions of Vietnamese women throughout history. Located in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, this museum is a testament to the complexities and richness of Vietnamese women's lives, both...
0.9 miNE
Grand classical music hall built in 1911
Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi
23 min walk • The Hanoi Opera House stands as an architectural and cultural beacon in the heart of Vietnam's capital. This grand edifice, reminiscent of the opulent French colonial era, was completed in 1911 and has since been a prestigious venue for the performing arts.
0.9 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Đền Ngọc Sơn, Hanoi
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0.7 miN
Grand Catholic seat dating to 1886
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
19 min walk • St. Joseph's Cathedral is a church on Nha Chung Street in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi.
0.9 miNE
21°1'39"N • 105°51'18"E
Ly Thai To Statue & Park, Hanoi
22 min walk • Park, Playground, Garden
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Bảo Tàng Cách Mạng Việt Nam, Hanoi
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0.5 miE
Church
Hàm Long Church, Hanoi
14 min walk • Ham Long Church, officially Church of St. Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church in the center district Hoan Kiem of Hanoi, Vietnam. The church was built at the end of the 19th century near an old street named Hàm Long from which Ham Long Church was called.
1 miNE
21°1'54"N • 105°51'11"E
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi
26 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
0.5 miN
Former prison gatehouse-turned-museum
Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi
13 min walk • Hỏa Lò Prison was a prison used by the French colonists in French Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thiền Quang Lake?

Nearby attractions include National Security museum, Hanoi (8 min walk), Công viên Thống Nhất, Hanoi (9 min walk), Labour Square, Hanoi (9 min walk), Quán Sứ Pagoda, Hanoi (11 min walk).

How to get to Thiền Quang Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thiền Quang Lake:

Bus

Đối diện Trung tâm giải trí Ngôi Sao Xanh • Lines: 09B (3 min walk)
55 Quang Trung • Lines: 09B, 11, 43 (3 min walk)

Train

Hanoi Train Station (13 min walk)