Hoan Kiem Lake is also known as Ho Hoan Kiem (Hanoi maps in 1886, this lake is called Lake of the Sword - Lac de Hoan Guom), is a natural freshwater lake in the city of Hanoi. The lake has an area of about 12 ha [2]. Previously, the lake also has called Luc Thuy Lake (because water is blue all year), Lake Corps (used to browse marine infantry), and Ta Huu Vong Vong (in Le mat). Hoan Kiem name appeared in the early 15th century associated with the legend of King Le Thai To pay for Turtle god golden sword. The name is taken to set the clock for a central district of Hanoi (Hoan Kiem) and is the only lake of this county to this day.
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