Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, chữ Hán: 湖還劍, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Sword Lake (Hồ Gươm) or Tả Vọng Lake (Hồ Tả Vọng), is a fresh water lake, measuring some 12 ha in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.
| Hoàn Kiếm Lake | |
|---|---|
| Sword Lake | |
| Hồ Hoàn Kiếm (Vietnamese) | |
Turtle Tower (Tháp Rùa) in the center of the lake | |
Hoàn Kiếm Lake | |
| Location | Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi |
| Coordinates | 21°01′44″N 105°51′09″E |
| Basin countries | Vietnam |
| Average depth | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) |
| Max. depth | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
In the past, the lake was variously named "Lục Thủy Lake" (Vietnamese: Hồ Lục Thủy, meaning "Green Water Lake" - aptly named for the water's color) or "Thủy Quân Lake" (Vietnamese: Hồ Thủy Quân, meaning "Mariner's Lake"). The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life.
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