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PeterStar
September 28, 2025
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The best view of the lake is early in the morning when the sun rises.
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Fuchseltier
September 25, 2025
Hiking
An urban freshwater lake with a circumference of approximately 18 km, with a 6th-century pagoda at its center. West Lake is also known as Ho Tay in Vietnamese.
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January 21, 2026
Hiking
West Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Tây) is the largest lake in Hanoi, covering an area of approximately 500 hectares and with a circumference of about 17 kilometers. It is a popular …
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05:51
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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