West Lake

Tourist attraction
★ 4.9 (43K+ reviews) • 546K+ booked
Discover the enchanting beauty of West Lake Hanoi, the largest natural lake in the city. While travelers may see it as a picturesque view, for locals, it holds a special place for socializing, finding peace, and staying active. A leisurely stroll around the lake offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, providing a glimpse into the authentic local lifestyle of the Hanoians.
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West Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Hanoi Instagram Private Tour by Motorbike or Car

Hanoi Instagram Private Tour by Motorbike or Car

Private tour
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Private group
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★ 4.9 (734) • 4K+ booked
From £ 22.09
£ 24.15
Hanoi Half-Day Tour with Vietnam Army Legendary Jeep

Hanoi Half-Day Tour with Vietnam Army Legendary Jeep

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★ 4.8 (280) • 3K+ booked
£ 42.25
£ 45.09
Hanoi Sunset Highlights Tour with Ao Dai Costume & Water Puppet Show

Hanoi Sunset Highlights Tour with Ao Dai Costume & Water Puppet Show

Afternoon departure
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From £ 29.95
£ 36.45
Half-day Hanoi City Vespa Tour

Half-day Hanoi City Vespa Tour

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★ 5.0 (3)
£ 46.45
£ 49.10
Hanoi Vintage Minsk Motorbike Tour: Culture, Sight & Fun on Minsk

Hanoi Vintage Minsk Motorbike Tour: Culture, Sight & Fun on Minsk

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★ 4.8 (17) • 300+ booked
£ 42.25
£ 45.09
Story of Hanoi Cycling Half-Day Tour

Story of Hanoi Cycling Half-Day Tour

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★ 4.9 (31) • 500+ booked
£ 31.79
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Flavors of Hanoi: A Jeep Tour for Food Lovers

Flavors of Hanoi: A Jeep Tour for Food Lovers

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New Activity
£ 48.35
£ 50.29

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L7 West Lake Hanoi By Lotte - L7 Residences

L7 West Lake Hanoi By Lotte - L7 Residences

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★ 4.7 (205)
From £ 78.80
NVT Housing - PentStudio West Lake Hanoi

NVT Housing - PentStudio West Lake Hanoi

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★ 5.0 (6)
From £ 46.56
£ 59.50
Pentstudio West Lake Hanoi

Pentstudio West Lake Hanoi

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★ 4.2 (19)
From £ 71.11
Moon West Lake Residence

Moon West Lake Residence

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From £ 17.50
£ 21.80
The Royal Hotel near West Lake

The Royal Hotel near West Lake

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From £ 18.08
West Lake 254D Hotel & Residence

West Lake 254D Hotel & Residence

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★ 4.2 (233)
From £ 41.37
Anstay Deluxe in Starlake Daewoo West Lake
From £ 87.26
£ 109.93
D'LEROI SOLEIL- Near West Lake In Ha Noi
From £ 141.30
Especen Hotel

Especen Hotel

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★ 4.5 (104) • 100+ booked
From £ 14.43
£ 15.69
Little Hanoi Deluxe Hotel

Little Hanoi Deluxe Hotel

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★ 4.8 (370)
From £ 32.94
Holiday Emerald Hotel

Holiday Emerald Hotel

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★ 4.9 (377)
From £ 29.77
Hanoi Delica Hotel

Hanoi Delica Hotel

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★ 4.9 (218)
From £ 25.20

Trouble-free transport

Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by HK Buslines

Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by HK Buslines

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★ 4.5 (360) • New Activity
From £ 13.30
Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by Interbus Line

Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by Interbus Line

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★ 4.6 (3,570) • 50K+ booked
From £ 9.19
Hanoi to Sapa Sleeper Train Ticket

Hanoi to Sapa Sleeper Train Ticket

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★ 4.3 (1,047) • 20K+ booked
From £ 27.89
Ha Noi - Sapa Bus And Vice Versa

Ha Noi - Sapa Bus And Vice Versa

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★ 4.2 (1,402) • 20K+ booked
From £ 15.55
Ha Noi Private Transfer to Ha Long Bay

Ha Noi Private Transfer to Ha Long Bay

City transfers
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★ 4.5 (258) • 2K+ booked
From £ 58.59
£ 70.19
Shared Minibus to Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh from Ha Noi & Vice Versa
From £ 5.70
£ 6.99
Full Day Or Half Day Ha Noi Car Rental With Driver

Full Day Or Half Day Ha Noi Car Rental With Driver

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★ 4.5 (514) • 2K+ booked
From £ 26.65
£ 31.69
Ha Noi Private Transfer To Trang An (Ninh Binh) /  Sapa / Ha Long Bay / Hai Phong / Moc Chau / Mai Chau

Ha Noi Private Transfer To Trang An (Ninh Binh) / Sapa / Ha Long Bay / Hai Phong / Moc Chau / Mai Chau

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★ 4.5 (583) • 3K+ booked
From £ 56.70
£ 67.89
Hanoi to Lao Cai Sleeper Train By Chapa Express

Hanoi to Lao Cai Sleeper Train By Chapa Express

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★ 4.8 (6) • New Activity
From £ 29.45
Hanoi Car Rental With Driver To Ninh Binh

Hanoi Car Rental With Driver To Ninh Binh

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★ 4.9 (30) • 200+ booked
From £ 45.30
£ 54.35
Ha Noi - Cat Ba Bus

Ha Noi - Cat Ba Bus

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★ 4.9 (51) • 400+ booked
£ 11.40
£ 14.25
Hanoi Car Rental With Driver To Sapa

Hanoi Car Rental With Driver To Sapa

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★ 4.4 (28) • 200+ booked
From £ 118.80
£ 142.59

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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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★ 4.5 (1,950) • 50K+ booked
From £ 3.80
£ 4.75
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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★ 4.6 (283) • 7K+ booked
From £ 3.00
£ 3.19
Buffet at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel (Oven D'or Restaurant)
£ 41.15
£ 43.75
Hanoi Sky Lotte Observation Deck Ticket

Hanoi Sky Lotte Observation Deck Ticket

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★ 4.7 (1,892) • 30K+ booked
From £ 6.65
£ 7.29
Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi Ticket

Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi Ticket

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★ 4.3 (149) • 10K+ booked
£ 12.15
£ 14.25
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi

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★ 4.7 (172) • 3K+ booked
From £ 27.35
17 off
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[Route 2] Full Day Tour in Halong Bay by Reina Cruise
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[Route 2] Full Day Tour in Halong Bay by Reina Cruise

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Morning departure
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★ 4.6 (1,917) • 20K+ booked
From £ 24.95
15 off
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Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An, and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An, and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

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Private tour
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★ 4.8 (1,721) • 10K+ booked
From £ 27.75
£ 34.85
[Route 1] Group Halong Bay Day Tour by Dragonfly Cruise

[Route 1] Group Halong Bay Day Tour by Dragonfly Cruise

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★ 4.5 (4,453) • 50K+ booked
From £ 25.19
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Orient Spa Experience in Hanoi
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Orient Spa Experience in Hanoi

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★ 4.7 (989) • 10K+ booked
From £ 10.69
£ 11.40
Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

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★ 4.8 (1,621) • 10K+ booked
From £ 29.70
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La Belle Vie Spa Experience in Hanoi

La Belle Vie Spa Experience in Hanoi

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★ 4.6 (818) • 7K+ booked
From £ 13.69
£ 14.59

Why people love West Lake

4.9 /5
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Katherine ******
29 Dec 2024
So far, so good! Had a great and comfortable trip yesterday. Thank you for the complimentary water, appreciate much for the thoughtfulness!The bus was generally clean and no bad smell. We will surely book again if we will visit Sapa in the near future and recommend your service to our friends. Keep up the good job!
Jia *********
29 Dec 2024
Very very good experience! Winnie was our guide and she was clear and knowledgeable. We went to the market and got to learn about local ingredients. We made 5 dishes - beef pho, spring roll, bun cha, papaya salad and egg coffee. Everything was delicious and it was fun getting to know other people as well. Vegetarian options are also available. Highly recommend!
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Chuan *******
29 Dec 2024
6 hours ride with 1 toilet break for 20 minutes..clean interior..with massage functionality..professional driver.
Kim ********
29 Dec 2024
spatious van and good service, the drivers are polite and kind will recommend this aside from sleeer bus
Klook User
29 Dec 2024
Funny and engaging show, great watch. Was good value and centrally located within the Old Quarter.
Klook User
29 Dec 2024
Excellent tour. Hanoi is great during the day, but it is beautiful with the lights at night. A must-see tour
Cyti *************
29 Dec 2024
Hanoi Sky Observation Deck is worth to visit. You can see Hanoi from there with 360 degree view. we buy with drink package and the drink was also good
Klook User
29 Dec 2024
what a lovely class! so professional taught and had so much fun with a similar bunch of people! Winnie is really good instructor 🥰
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Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Visit Vietnam's oldest temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, built in the 6th century on a small island in the lake. Admire the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic landmark.

Tay Ho Temple

Experience the sacred ambiance of Tay Ho Temple, a revered site on a peninsula in West Lake where visitors come to pray for good luck and peace.

Kim Lien Pagoda

Explore the 12th-century Kim Lien Pagoda, one of the oldest architectural monuments in Vietnam, known for its complex and elegant architecture.

Local Cuisine

Savor the popular local dishes at the restaurants around West Lake, offering a diverse culinary experience. Don't miss the opportunity to taste the unique flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.

Cultural and Historical Significance

West Lake boasts numerous historic attractions, including Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, and Van Nien Pagoda, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. Explore these sites to delve into the country's fascinating history.

History and Culture

West Lake holds significant historical importance, with legends dating back to Vietnamese folklore. The lake's surroundings are dotted with temples, pagodas, and schools that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Hanoi.