Sword Lake

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Sword Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in the historic center of Hanoi, Vietnam, famed for its legends, temples, and role as a cultural symbol of the city.

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instanceOf cultural symbol
lake
tourist attraction
area approximately 12 hectares
associatedWith Lê Lợi
golden turtle spirit
bodyOfWaterType freshwater lake
bridgeColor red
climate humid subtropical climate region
connectedBy The Huc Bridge
country Vietnam
linked to: Viet Nam
culturalRole venue for public events and festivals
elevation approximately 12 meters above sea level
governedBy Hanoi municipal authorities
hasAlternativeName Hoan Kiem Lake
linked to: Hoàn Kiếm Lake

Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Lake of the Returned Sword
hasFauna fish
turtles
hasFeature flower gardens
lakeside benches
night illumination
hasIsland Jade Island
Ngoc Island
linked to: Ngọc Island
hasLegend legend of Emperor Lê Lợi returning a magical sword to a golden turtle
hasTemple Ngoc Son Temple
Temple of the Jade Mountain
hasTower Tháp Rùa
Turtle Tower
hasVietnameseName Hồ Hoàn Kiếm
linked to: Hoàn Kiếm Lake
isPopularFor jogging
photography
sightseeing
walking
length approximately 700 meters
locatedIn Hanoi
Hoan Kiem District
historic center of Hanoi
locatedOn Red River Delta
a small island near the southern shore
near Old Quarter of Hanoi
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
surroundedBy historic buildings
pedestrian paths
trees
symbolizes Hanoi
Vietnamese independence
touristStatus major tourist attraction in Hanoi
width approximately 200 meters

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