Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum1 hours
Recommended1.5 hours
Maximum3 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeLake: free. Ngoc Son Temple: 30,000 VND. Beautiful Huc (Rising Sun) Bridge. Tai chi and aerobics in morning
Crowd Level
High — many peopleHow to Get There
Central location - walkable from most Old Quarter hotels. Nearest bus stop: Hang Khay Street. No metro to Old Quarter.
Facilities & Services
restrooms
restaurants
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday24 hours
Tuesday24 hours
Wednesday24 hours
Thursday24 hours
Friday24 hours
Saturday24 hours
Sunday24 hours
Note
Lake open 24/7, free. Ngoc Son Temple 8AM-6PM, 30,000 VND. Pedestrian zone on weekends. Morning exercises by locals. Night illumination. Heart of old Hanoi.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Hoan Kiem Lake
Early morning (6am): locals do tai chi. Weekend evenings: streets around lake are pedestrian-only with live music and activities. The red Huc Bridge is most photogenic at dawn. Water puppet theater nearby.
Central location - walkable from most Old Quarter hotels. Nearest bus stop: Hang Khay Street. No metro to Old Quarter.
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