Hoan Kiem Lake
2012 Hanoi, Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake, the small lake at the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, is pictured in 2012; its name, meaning 'Lake of the Returned Sword,' comes from a Vietnamese legend involving a magic blade.
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Hoan Kiem Lake through time — all 4 photos taken here (2010–2012) →
