West Lake, Hanoi

#80 among attractions in Hanoi

Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water, Park

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West Lake (address: Ba Dinh District) is a place located in Hanoi (Hà Nội city) and belongs to the category of natural attraction, lake, body of water.

It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters, and its geographical coordinates are 21°2'52"N latitude and 105°50'17"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. West Lake is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Chùa Trấn Quốc (bus, 1 min walk), Long Biên station (train, 25 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Chùa Trấn Quốc (buddhist architecture, 2 min walk), Trúc Bạch Lake (natural attraction, 4 min walk), Đền Quán Thánh (temple, 9 min walk).

Elevation: 8 m a.s.l.Coordinates: 21°2'52"N, 105°50'17"E

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Ba Dinh DistrictHanoi 100000 Vietnam

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Nearby attractions include: Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Military History Museum, Đồng Xuân Market.

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Which popular attractions are close to West Lake?

Nearby attractions include Chùa Trấn Quốc, Hanoi (2 min walk), Trúc Bạch Lake, Hanoi (4 min walk), Đền Quán Thánh, Hanoi (9 min walk), Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural, Hanoi (10 min walk).

How to get to West Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Lake:

Bus

Chùa Trấn Quốc • Lines: 50, E05 (1 min walk)
Hồ Trúc Bạch - Đối diện 28C Thanh Niên • Lines: 50, E05 (3 min walk)

Train

Long Biên station (25 min walk)