Walks · Our pick in Hanoi
West Lake and Trúc Bạch
On foot
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About West Lake and Trúc Bạch
Walk or cycle the Thanh Niên causeway between Trúc Bạch and West Lake to Trấn Quốc Pagoda, then follow the shore path north into Tây Hồ, with its cafés. Time it for sunset over the lake.
Why it's on our list
- Sunset
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with West Lake and Trúc Bạch before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from West Lake and Trúc Bạch are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Imperial Citadel1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 13 min
- The Temple of Literature2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Long Biên Bridge2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
- St Joseph’s Cathedral2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake2.4 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Nội Bài airport19 kmCar or taxi 86 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)2.5 kmWalk 32 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min