Hồ Gươm through time

Hanoi 2010–2025 13 photos of this spot

13 recent photographs taken at the same spot in Hanoi, spanning 2010–2025. Have an older picture of it? Add it and start this spot's timeline.

The Huc Bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam, photographed in 2010. The red wooden bridge crosses Hoan Kiem Lake to reach Ngoc Son Temple on a small island, and its distinctive color makes it one of the lake's most recognizable sights.

Cầu Thê Húc 2010 The Huc Bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam, photographed in 2010. The red wooden bridge crosses Hoan Kiem Lake to reach Ngoc Son Temple on a small island, and its distinctive color makes it one of the lake's most recognizable sights.

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam 2010 Hoan Kiem Lake in the historic centre of Hanoi, Vietnam, photographed in 2010. The lake has long been a gathering place at the heart of the old city, ringed by tree-lined walkways.

Hồ Gươm 2010 This 2010 photograph shows Ho Guom, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. The lake and the old quarter surrounding it form the historic and cultural center of the city.

SUNRISE ON HOAN KIEM LAKE 2012 Sunrise breaks over Hoan Kiem Lake in this 2012 photograph, a time of day when residents of Hanoi's Old Quarter gather along the water for morning exercise.

BỨC HỌA NGÀY MƯA 2012 A rainy-day scene in Hanoi, Vietnam, photographed in 2012. The Vietnamese capital's Old Quarter is known for its narrow streets and lakes, which take on a distinctive mood during the monsoon-influenced wet season.

Decorative pots near the Hoan Kiem lake in 2014 1 2014 Decorative pots line the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi in this 2014 photograph. The lake sits at the heart of the Vietnamese capital and is closely tied to the legend of the Golden Turtle God.

Angler at Hoan Kiem Lake 2018 A man fishing at Hoàn Kiếm Lake in central Hanoi, the small lake associated with the legend of a golden turtle that reclaimed a magic sword from Emperor Lê Lợi.

Hoan Kiem Lake at night 2 2018 Hoan Kiem Lake at night, in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The lake takes its name, meaning 'Lake of the Returned Sword,' from a legend in which a giant golden turtle reclaimed a magic sword from Emperor Le Loi.

Vietnam 2020 A street scene in Hanoi, Vietnam, photographed in 2020.

Temple of the Jade Mountain, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1302 2024 The Temple of the Jade Mountain, or Ngoc Son Temple, sits on an islet in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake, reached by the red-painted wooden Huc Bridge. This photograph dates to February 2024; the lake sits at the heart of Hanoi's old quarter and is a popular gathering place for residents.

Sunset in Hanoi, Vietnam, 1717 2024 A sunset over Hanoi, photographed on February 4, 2024. Vietnam's capital sits along the Red River in the country's north, a city whose skyline mixes centuries-old quarters with newer high-rise development.

Sunset in Hanoi, Vietnam, 1712 2024 A sunset view over Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, photographed in 2024.

Huc Bridge 2025 The Huc Bridge is a red wooden footbridge in central Hanoi that leads across Hoan Kiem Lake to Ngoc Son Temple. This photograph, taken in 2025, shows the bridge, one of the city's most photographed landmarks.