West Lake (Hanoi)
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| West Lake | ||
| Geographical location | Vietnam | |
| Tributaries | Red river | |
| Drain | Red river | |
| Places on the shore | Hanoi | |
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| Coordinates | 21 ° 3 '18 " N , 105 ° 49' 12" E | |
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| surface | 500 ha | |
| scope | 14.8 km | |
The West Lake ( Vietnamese: Hồ Tây ), formerly known as Tây Hồ , Đầm Xác Cáo , Hồ Kim Ngưu , Lãng Bạc , Dâm Đàm and Đoài Hồ , is the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi . It has an area of 500 hectares, its shore length is 14.8 km. The West Lake is located northwest of Hanoi's city center. It originated from a former arm of the Red River , which now flows north of the West Lake.
With many parks, hotels and restaurants on its shores, the West Lake is a popular local recreation destination.
The district of Tây Hồ is named after the West Lake.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Hồ Tây đang khuất mờ sau những mảng bê tông Báo Tonghoixaydungvn, truy cập ngày 12/2/2011