Visiting West Lake: what to know
- Tickets
- Free access
- Time needed
- 2 to 4 hours
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Getting there
- Bus 50 or short taxi ride from central Hanoi
Hanoi itineraries with West Lake
West Lake is on day 3
West Lake is on day 5
West Lake is on day 3
Day 3 of Hanoi: Weekend Escape
West Lake and Train Street
How West Lake fits into a day.- 9:00Vietnam Museum of EthnologyCau Giay
- 13:30Tran Quoc PagodaTay Ho
- 15:00West LakeTay Ho
- 18:00Hanoi Train StreetHoan Kiem
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West Lake FAQs
Can you swim in West Lake?
Swimming is not advised due to poor water quality.
How long is the path around West Lake?
The paved loop measures 17 kilometers and is suitable for walking or cycling.
What temples are at West Lake?
Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple stand on the eastern shore.
