Statue of King Le Thai To

Iconic figure.....

We visited this area on a day the streets were closed, for a festival, a perfect time as the traffic can be crazy, Located in a beautiful, parks stands this bronze statue dedicated to a great leader w...

The Man Behind the Legend

This was one of the quieter sights along Hoan Kiem Lake, however, one that helped provide some context behind the Sword Lake legend. The Nam Huong Cultural House was located in the back and was more ...

Quieter than the nearby Den Ngoc Son Temple

Located on the other side of the lake from the apparently more 'popular' Den Ngoc Son Temple, this place is also quite interesting to visit. Although located in the middle of the busy city, I found it...

Liberator of Ming Forces in the 15th Century

My husband and I unexpectedly discovered this lovely monument while exploring the Old Quarter. Erected in recognition of Emperor Le Thai To, one of the most famous national heros who lived from 1385-...

Lit Up at Night

Can see this across the lake in Ly Thai To Park lit up at night time. A nice monument dedicated to a national hero. There’s also an actual statue of him nearer the other side of the park.