| Spot | Why | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake (Tay Ho) | big water, golden light, lakeside cafes | everyone |
| Tran Quoc Pagoda | pagoda on a peninsula on the east side of the lake | photographers |
| Long Bien Bridge | railway tracks against the light | walkers, photographers |
| Central rooftops | cocktail facing the roofs | see our rooftop guide |
Plan for one evening
- 4:30 pm: Long Bien Bridge (see the bridge page).
- 5 pm: West Lake shore, Tay Ho side (see West Lake and the Tay Ho quarter).
- 5:15 pm: Tran Quoc Pagoda, then dinner in Tay Ho.
By bike
The lake can be circled by bike or motorbike. A 3.5-hour bike outing with pagodas and a sunset break is offered from about $39.
