Hanoi Gardens & parks pictures

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Not so long ago Ho Tay, or West Lake, was surrounded by a cluster of temples and quiet fishing villages. Today it’s a sleek and luxurious suburb of Hanoi. 

Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.

For over a thousand years, from Chinese and French colonialism to the war with America, this citadel has been key to the country\'s political and military history.

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

Perhaps the most iconic pagoda in Hanoi, this structure stands above a pond in an area of serene parkland.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Perhaps the most iconic pagoda in Hanoi, this structure stands above a pond in an area of serene parkland.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.