Introduction to Truc Bach Lake
Where is Truc Bach Lake?
Location: Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (next to West Lake)
Truc Bach Lake used to be part of West Lake.
Located along Thanh Nien Road, Truc Bach Lake is near famous Hanoi attractions such as West Lake, Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Chau Long Pagoda. The lake covers about 22 hectares, with a circumference of over 1.8 km. Initially, Truc Bach Lake was a part of West Lake, situated to the southeast, but it was later separated.
History of Truc Bach Lake
In ancient times, this area was known as West Lake. Truc Bach Lake, now calmer, attracted many fish from West Lake. Residents of Yên Hoa village (now Yên Phụ Street) and Yên Quang village (now Quán Thánh Street) built a dyke to facilitate fishing. The lake was utilized for fish farming and had no specific name. Nearby, the village of Truc Yên grew many bamboo trees. In the 18th century, Lord Trinh Giang constructed the Truc Lam Palace beside the lake, which later became a place to detain guilty concubines. They wove bamboo silk, making the name Truc Bach famous, and the lake was thus named Truc Bach.
Truc Bach Lake exudes a peaceful and tranquil beauty amidst the bustling city streets.
Directions to Truc Bach Lake
To reach Truc Bach Lake, you can take a taxi, motorbike, or buses number 50, E05, E09. An exciting option is to take the hop-on-hop-off double-decker bus from the Hanoi Opera House, stopping at Truc Bach Lake and nearby historical sites.
Experiences to Enjoy at Truc Bach Lake
Enjoy the Fresh, Peaceful Atmosphere:
Truc Bach Lake offers a simple and gentle beauty. The lakeside is lined with stone, and the sidewalk is paved with gravel. Surrounding the lake are flower beds and weeping willows, creating a serene scene. The best time to visit is between 5 PM and 6 PM to watch the sunset by the lake.
Explore the Two Islands of Truc Bach Lake:
The lake features two small islands: Chau Chu Island and Ngu Xa Island. Chau Chu Island hosts the Cau Nhi Temple, preserving the tradition of worshipping the dog deity. Ngu Xa Island was once renowned for bronze casting.
You can ride Swan boat on two small islands of Truc Bach Lake
Stroll Along the Scenic Thanh Nien Road:
This road connects Yên Phụ to Quán Thánh Street, lined with purple and phoenix flowers.
Thanh Nien Street has a bustling beauty but is also very romantic
Admire the Relief Sculpture by Truc Bach Lake:
The relief commemorates the event where John McCain was shot down and captured at Truc Bach Lake during the Vietnam War.
The relief is located on the shore of Truc Bach lake
Chill at the Floating Coffee Shop:
Highlands Coffee on the boat offers a prime spot to watch the sunset over the lake.
Cruise Coffee is where you can watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets
Paddle a Swan Boat on Truc Bach Lake:
Swan boats are available for rent from 7 AM to 9 PM, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 VND per hour.
Many young people likes riding Swan boats on Truc Bach Lake
Enjoy Hanoi’s Culinary Delights:
Around West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, numerous eateries offer local dishes such as:
- Pho Cuon (rolled pho)
- Coconut ice cream
- Hanoi Bun Cha
- Crispy roasted pork intestines
- Trang Tien ice cream
- …And a lot of delicious European and Asian dishes and places to visit West Lake that NA puts hereee
In summary, Truc Bach Lake is an ideal destination to enjoy the tranquil beauty amidst bustling Hanoi. If you are planning a trip or a relaxing getaway, visit us here, where we offer convenient Homestay / Apartments for a complete experience, exploring many places from Truc Bach Lake to the Old Quarter of Hanoi!
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