Hoan Kiem Lake
2014 Hanoi, Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi, photographed in 2014. The lake's name, meaning 'Lake of the Returned Sword,' comes from a Vietnamese legend about a magic blade given back to its divine owner.
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Hoan Kiem Lake through time — all 5 photos taken here (2012–2022) →
