Truc Bach Lake
12 people recommendvia r/hanoi12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many visitors recommend Truc Bach for wandering on foot, and others point to its cafes and bars along the lake. A couple of visitors who stayed nearby say it feels away from the bustle yet still close to the Old Quarter. One visitor who stayed just south of Truc Bach found morning walks along the lake a highlight, and another points to the lake area for good streets and photos at any time of day.
Address
Trúc Bạch Lake, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi, Vietnam
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Photography
- Known for
- Walks around the lake and island, Cafes and bars
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Truc Bach Lake, as the crow flies.
The evidence
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- Recommendsu/MemoryLatter761 in r/hanoi · Nov 2025
Suggests taking a walk in the Truc Bach area.
- Recommendsu/bobokeen in r/hanoi · Sep 2026
Suggests picking an area outside the Old Quarter, calling Truc Bach nice, and wandering around.
- Recommendsu/testingx2 in r/hanoi · Apr 2026
Recommends Truc Bach for cafes, unique food and bars.
- Recommendsu/jhocking92 in r/hanoi · Oct 2026
Commenter says Truc Bach is a very nice area to explore.
- Recommendsu/QuietPea3984 in r/hanoi · Apr 2026
Stayed there on a second Hanoi visit, liked it, and found it away from the chaos yet close by.
- Recommendsu/namelessoldier in r/hanoi · Oct 2026
Suggests the Truc Bach area with a link to interesting places there.
- Recommendsu/eroticvulture_ in r/hanoi · Apr 2026photography
Recommends the lake zone of Truc Bach at any hour for good streets and photos, plus Cau Giay as another option.
- Recommendsu/dronix111 in r/hanoi · Nov 2025
Recommends heading to Truc Bach to visit the pagoda and walk the mini lake and island.
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- Recommendsu/runninsleep in r/hanoi · Dec 2024
Stayed just south of Truc Bach; morning lake walks were a standout, and the Old Quarter is within walking distance.
- Recommendsu/Salty-Mango-6252 in r/hanoi · Sep 2024
Suggests staying nearer Truc Bach toward Tay Ho as an alternative to the Old Quarter, calling it lovely.
- Recommendsu/Realistic_String5317 in r/hanoi · Aug 2024
Recommends wandering the island: weekend car-free streets, coffee shops, bars, beautiful buildings.
- Recommendsu/Elijahova91 in r/hanoi · Mar 2026
Suggests walking from Truc Bach while drinking at bia hoi spots along the way.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.