Hoan Kiem Lake - Vietnam Holiday

The lake takes its name from 15th-century legend of a magic turtle who loaned a sacred sword to Le Loi, the nobleman who led the Vietnamese against the invading Ming army. Padding in the lake following the victory, the newly crowned emperor encountered the turtle, who demanded the sword back. The Tortoise Tower on a tiny island in the lake’s center commemorates the event. Several mammoth turtles still live in the lake and occasionally surface, which is an important event that locals believe is a sign of the impending death of one of the country's leaders. Strolls here are relaxing and enjoyable, and it can sure be one of your own legends in your Vietnam Holiday.