Hồ Tây (West Lake), which is on the northwest part of Ha Noi, is the largest among lake in Ha Noi. Originally, the West Lake was an integral part of the Red river. As the Red River changed its course, the lake has formed its own shape. The West Lake is the source of many legends associated with.
Hồ Trúc Bạch (Truc Bach Lake) is a picturesque lake located in the Ba Dinh district of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. It is adjacent to the larger West Lake (Ho Tay) and is connected to it by a small canal. It is a relatively small but historically and culturally significant body of water.