Tây Hồ & West Lake

Tây Hồ and West Lake

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About Tây Hồ and West Lake

Tây Hồ wraps around the eastern and northern shores of West Lake: lanes of villas and cafés, the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake on the water, Trấn Quốc Pagoda on its spit of land, and a shore path for walking and cycling. Many of the city’s international residents live here.

Sights

West Lake and Trấn Quốc Pagoda.

The brick stupa of Trấn Quốc Pagoda with white Buddha statues in its niches
The brick stupa of Trấn Quốc Pagoda with white Buddha statues in its niches
Photo CreditImage courtesy of © Guerinf · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Eating

Chào Bạn (Bib Gourmand), Lamai Garden and Hemispheres (in the MICHELIN Guide), Joma Bakery Café.

Cycle the shore at sunset.

Staying

The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake.

Shopping

Lotte Mall West Lake and Chula.

Our advice: West Lake is a calm base for a longer stay; for a first visit, combine it with nights in the centre.

Why it's on our list

  • Sights
  • Eating
  • Staying
  • Shopping

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tây Hồ and West Lake before you go.

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