Thiền Quang Lake, Hà Nội

Thiền Quang Lake is a long-established lake in the heart of Hà Nội. With its poetic beauty and picturesque scenery, the lake has become a favorite gathering, leisure and check-in spot for many locals and visitors.

Thiền Quang Lake is also known as Hale Lake (Halais), after the former French colonial name for Nguyễn Du Street (rue Halais). The name Thiền Quang comes from Thiền Quang village and means “the enlightened way,” evoking the light of Zen meditation.

Thiền Quang Lake is located in Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội, between Quang Trung, Nguyễn Du, Trần Nhân Tông and Trần Bình Trọng streets, opposite the main entrance to Thống Nhất Park . Shaded by leafy trees throughout the day, the lake is a popular leisure spot in Hai Bà Trưng District, drawing large numbers of locals and visitors for sightseeing and check-ins.

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