Skip to Content
EasyTicket
🏛 Attractions

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

📍 Vietnam Hanoi 호안끼엠

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple photo
Photo — Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple are a classic Hanoi route in Hoan Kiem, combining a walk by the lake south of the Old Quarter with the red bridge and a small temple visit in one stop.

It's a good stop to add when planning a Hanoi itinerary in Vietnam, and operating conditions can vary by season, so it's safer to check the official guidance before you visit.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Admission See the official information.
Address Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Getting there Easy to reach on foot from south of the Hanoi Old Quarter; set your taxi or Grab destination to Ngoc Son Temple or Hoan Kiem Lake

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • For religious sites, prepare modest clothing and a quiet attitude while visiting.
  • If you group the route around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, getting around is simple.
  • The route works best if you start south of the Old Quarter, walk around the lake first, then add the shrine. Official tourism guidance also presents this area as one of Hanoi's core sights, making it a good half-day walking axis.
  • The shrine is a religious space, so prioritize a quiet visit and smooth movement over taking photos.

Frequently asked questions

What should you check before visiting?

Operating hours, fees, reservation availability, and temporary closures can change, so check the official guidance for your visit date.

Why see the lake and temple together?

Vietnam's official tourism guide introduces Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple together as must-see Hanoi attractions. Temple visiting hours and entry conditions may change with on-site operations, so check the official guidance.

Other places in Hanoi

The introduction was written by EasyTicket. The representative photo is a freely licensed Wikimedia Commons image; the creator and license are shown below the photo.