West Lake's mesmerizing sunset scene
In the crowded inner city with many high-rise buildings, West Lake is a rare place for Hanoians to watch the sunset and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing space.
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| Seven tourist-attracting lakes in Vietnam | |
| Sunset hunting from the old seaplane station in Hanoi's West Lake |
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| West Lake is considered one of the best spots to watch the sunset in Hanoi. This place attracts quite a lot of people to visit every afternoon. (Photo: VOV) |
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| West Lake is a rare place in Hanoi to watch the beautiful sunset. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Due to many high buildings around the lake, it is difficult to capture the moment of sunset. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Sunset scene at West Lake. (Photo: VOV) |
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| West Lake is the largest natural lake in the inner city of Hanoi, located in Tay Ho district. (Photo: VOV) |
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| The lake covers an area of more than 500 hectares with a circumference of about 14.8 km. The road around the lake is about 17 km. (Photo: VOV) |
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| When the sun is going down, the West Lake gets busier and more crowded. Many people stand by the lake, choosing a beautiful angle to take photos. (Photo: VOV) |
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| The beauty of the sunset and the spacious space of West Lake create unique and magical photos. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Called the "green lung" of the capital with shady trees, West Lake is chosen by many people to jog and cycle. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Those who accidentally pass by the West Lake at sunset usually stop for a while to admire the beautiful scenery. (Photo: VOV) |
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| As the sun sets, the sky turns dark. The remaining clouds and light trails will create a beautiful scene in the sky over the West Lake. (Photo: VOV) |
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| Photo: VOV |
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 | Hanoi to pedestrianise West Lake street (VNF) - Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho district will be pedestrianised soon. |
 | Enjoy lotus tea on Hanoi’s West Lake Every summer season, lotus ponds next to West Lake are a meeting place for a lot of Hanoians who want to relax and cool off. |
 | Mass fish death in Hanoi’s West lake due to oxygen depletion By the afternoon of the October 3, Hanoi’s environmental workers fished out 60 tons of dead fish in West Lake, the largest lake in Hanoi. ... |
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