HOAN KIEM LAKE, HANOI

Is a miracle, that in the middle of frenzied atmosphere of the city when the roar of the motor vehicle rumbled as if an ocean wave, there is a very old puddle which eventually became a lake. Usually a lake nestled away in the suburbs that must be reached within a few hours drive. However, Hoan Kiem Lake is located right in the heart of Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. The water provides a calming effect and mentally cool, staring at the water and shady foliage provides shade atmosphere, resulting in fatigue of thinking and working can be forgotten for a moment, before the energy will be prepared for the next activity.

Early in the morning when the air is clear and fresh, citizens can initiate the activity, jogging or just a leisurely stroll, the destination Hoan Kiem Lake. Afternoon when sunlight skewed golden yellow falls on the surface of the lake, a stone building in the middle looking increasingly old traversed history. The atmosphere at the edge of the lake comes alive by a variety of activities, a group of people just sitting under a tree staring into the middle of the lake while conversing enjoy refreshments. The fruit sellers passing by offering produce, cafeteria offers a culinary variety, a group of the others seemed to do gymnastics together. While across the lake a long row of shops offering souvenirs, typical food Vietnam, fabrics, garments, shoes, and whatnot. At night, especially before the holiday atmosphere around Hoan Kiem Lake is getting better by the presence of the whole city, even country to foreign tourists traveled. Hoan Kiem Lake is like the heart of life in the city center that can never stop beating.

Near the northern shore of the lake lies Jade Island on the which the Temple of the Jade Mountain --Ngoc Son Temple-- stands. The temple was erected in the 18th century. It honors the 13th-century military leader Tran Hung Dao who distinguished himself in the fight against the Yuan Dynasty, Van Xuong, a scholar, and Nguyen Van Sieu, a Confucian master and famous writer in charge of repairs made to the temple in 1864. Jade Island is connected to the shore by the red-painted wooden The Huc Bridge --The Huc, meaning Morning Sunlight Bridge.

Hoan Kiem Lake, meaning --Lake of the Returned Sword-- or --Lake of the Restored Sword--, Also known as Hồ Guom --Sword Lake-- is a lake in the historical center of the lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. According to the legend, in early 1428, Emperor Le Loi was boating on the lake when a Golden Turtle God --Kim Qui-- surfaced and asked for his magic sword, Heaven's Will. Loi concluded that Kim Qui had come to reclaim the sword that its master, a local God, the Dragon King --Long Vương-- Loi had given some time Earlier, during his revolt against the Chinese Ming. Later, Loi Gave the sword back to the turtle after he finished fighting off the Chinese. Loi renamed the lake to commemorate this event, from its former name Luc Thuy meaning "Green Water". The Turtle Tower --Thap Rùa-- standing on a small island near the center of the lake is linked to the legend.

Legend has always conserved in public life, history scrolling, changes occur. Vietnam is a country with the most tragic war record, Uncle Ho as head of state supported by all levels of society managed to repel invaders from the land. Eleven years starting from 1974 to 1985 Vietnam suffered a subsidy period, which led to a difficult situation needs to be subsidized. But the Vietnamese community adalaha hard worker, a situation of war has long passed. Now, as an independent state each individual duty and the right to build a life. So, Hoan Kiem Lake as a tourist center in the middle of Hanoi City is always crowded, pulsing showed courage is an independent country.

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