Ideal Places to Take Photos in Hanoi

Once you visit Hanoi, the charming and attractive sightseeing must give you unforgettable memories. If you want to share your own experiences with your friends, the best way is to take beautiful and impressive photos of Hanoi. Below are some favorite places with natural settings which provide nice backgrounds for photographers.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake or Sword Lake is considered as a fresh and pretty bouquet in the center of Hanoi with romantic, peaceful beauty all four seasons of the year. Fresh air, flowers and ancient trees, pure water and architecture create a vividly colorful and harmonious scenery. There is no reason for not taking photos with this beautiful natural picture.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hanoi Old Quarter

Hanoi Old Quarter represented the eternal soul of the city. Wandering through narrow streets around the Old Quarter, photography lovers will enjoy taking various photos of the street life, the old-style architectural houses, the colorful souvenir shops, the historical relics, etc.

A street in The Old Quarter

The Temple of Literature

The Temple of Literature is a popular place for students to take graduation photos. However, this place is also suitable for visitors to take photos as souvenirs.

The Temple of Literature

Long Bien Bridge

Long Bien Bridge is famous for its great architecture designed by famous French architect - Gustave Eiffel. A beloved Hanoi landmark, this historic bridge becomes a favorite photogenic spot with the breathtaking natural scene.

Long Bien Bridge

Duong Lam ancient village

Duong Lam is a peaceful village which represents the image of Vietnamese ancient villages with banyan tree, water well and communal house's court. The beauty of Duong Lam is rustic and lovely especially to people who have never been to the countryside. The peaceful natural landscape is great for taking outdoor photos. Duong Lam is also a popular place for couples coming here to take wedding photoshoots.

Duong Lam Ancient Village

The lotus pond around the banks of West Lake (in summer)

Lotus flowers are in bloom from around mid-May to mid-July. In the lotus flower season, ponds in the West Lake area filled with pink flowers which are ideal places for posing photos. Visitors have to pay for entrance fees. Especially, there are services leasing equipment such as small boats, lotus bouquets, and “yem dao” (a unique traditional bodice) at reasonable price.

The lotus pond around the banks of West Lake

To enjoy Hanoi in the best way and take beautiful pictures, you may find it would be perfect to take a city tour, motorbike tour, or other related tours.

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