Things to do in West lake in Hanoi

Hanoi- a sweet home to not only the historical cultural values but also the modern lifestyle. Paying a visit, you can easily spend weeks in Hanoi and still find something new to do in each passing day. Don’t hesitate to lighten your trip up by the top awesome non-touristy things to do in West Lake list below. Tours Indochina and Vietnam

1. Cycling around the lake

Being one of the largest freshwater lakes in Hanoi with a shore length of 17 km, a ride on two-wheels around the lake would be more preferable to avoid crossing the many roads. 

If you’re falling in love with a beautiful girl or a boy, West Lake is definitely a great place for your date. Offering rental by the hour, there is a perfect choice for two of you if you want to admire the beauty of the lake in the private space.

2. Tasting West Lake ice scream

Due to tons of seating around this lake, so get a take-away ice cream seems to be the best choice. If Trang Tien ice cream acquires a reputation in the Old Quarter, West Lake ice cream is considered as the King of this world in the North of Hanoi. When this flowers season knocks at the door, the lake becomes awash with the blooms, which hold particular significance in Vietnam. 

While visiting Hanoi, don’t forget to bring lotus tea back to your country as a warm gift from this lovely land. Vietnam tour packages

3. Discovering the impressive cuisine

And it will be your mistake if you miss mentioning some special food as crispy shrimp cake (banh tom Ho Tay in Vietnamese), sizzling cake (banh Xeo) or fried pho with stir-fried pig stomach. As attractive as its name, West Lake cuisine seems to such a weird combination but once eating, you will be addicted. 

With many things as above, it seems to be enough to make you more excited to pay a visit to West Lake. In fact, a lot of other things are waiting for you to discover. Don’t waste your time more, just book a West Lake tour to make your trip easier!

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