Hoan Kiem Lake - Lake of the Restored Sword
Published: 02/07/2012 10:07
Hoan Kiem lake (or Lake of the Restored Sword) was once a part of the Red river. Throughout thousands of years of geographical changes, the lake moved eastward to its present position kilometers from the river. Before the well-known historical legend of King Le Loi here, Hoan Kiem Lake used to be known as Luc Thuy Lake (or Green Water Lake) since the water was green all the year round. In fifteenth century, it was named Hoan Kiem Lake after the legend of Emperor Le Thai To, which is somehow like the story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake's.
At present, Hoan Kiem Lake is the famous historical and legendary beauty-spot, many tourists who travel to Vietnam, don't miss the chance to visit this lake. It is eternal for good as an evidence of a fairy & heroic Hanoi during the past wars, and a romantic & charming Hanoi of Today! Turning back time to the Le Dynasty 6 centuries ago to witness the legendary story. Throughout the war against the Minh aggressors, King Le Thai To was given a precious fairy Sword by the Golden Turtle God. After 10 years of continuous struggling, the King finally defeated the Chinese and reclaimed the nation’s independence. On a nice day, while boating on lake Luc Thuy, a big turtle came towards him. It immediately grabbed the sword with its mouth and submerged. The king mourned the lost of such a valuable sword, yet could not find either the turtle or the sword. He realized that the God must have lent him the sword to drive back the enemy, but then that his nation was free, the sword must be returned. Therefore, King Le Thai To named the lake Ho Hoan Kiem or Lake of the Restore Sword after this episode. What could not be missed in this beautiful complex is the Turtle Tower, which lies in the middle of the Lake, so as to remind Vietnamese people of the Turtle God of his great assistance. It was told that King Le Thanh Tong used to fish here. Lord Trinh also was built the structure to house his entourage when visiting the lake. Source: vietnam-beauty |
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