Hồ Truc Bạch
Vietnam
Following our cycling tour and visit to the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, we will head to a local restaurant where you can indulge in the delicious cuisine of Hanoi. After satisfying our appetites, we will have the opportunity to try a unique beverage known as Egg Coffee, which will provide a caffeine fix and a taste of local culture.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Hồ Trúc Bạch
Welcome to Hồ Trúc Bạch, a place where the water reflects the many layers of Hanoi's complex and captivating history. As a student of urban evolution, I find Truc Bach to be one of the most intellectually stimulating spots in the…
Listen in the app2Thanh Nien Street: The Dividing Dyke
We begin our walk on Thanh Nien Street, the picturesque causeway that separates Truc Bach Lake from West Lake. This road is one of the most romantic and historically significant thoroughfares in Hanoi. …
Listen in the app3The John McCain Monument: A Cold War Landmark
On the western shore of the lake, we encounter a modest but globally significant monument. It marks the spot where, on October 26, 1967, a US Navy pilot named John McCain was shot down and parachuted into Truc Bach Lake. …
Listen in the app4Ngu Xa Island: The Bronze Casting Heritage
We now cross onto Ngu Xa, a small island located in the northern corner of the lake. The name 'Ngu Xa' means 'Five Villages,' referring to the five groups of bronze casting artisans who moved here in the 17th century from the…
Listen in the app5The Culinary Revolution: Pho Cuon and Beyond
In recent decades, Ngu Xa has undergone a second revolution—this time, a culinary one. The island is the birthplace of 'pho cuon' (rolled pho), a modern twist on Vietnam's national dish. …
Listen in the app6The Legend of the White Bamboo Silk
On the southern edge of the lake, we revisit the story that gave Truc Bach its name. While the silk looms are now gone, the area still feels like a quiet corner of history. …
Listen in the app7Swan Boats and Leisure: The Modern Lake
Our final section brings us to the more whimsical side of the lake: the iconic swan-shaped paddle boats that dot the water. These boats are a quintessential part of the Hanoi leisure experience, representing the city’s transition…
Listen in the app8Hồ Trúc Bạch
As we complete our circuit of Hồ Trúc Bạch, take a final look across the water. We have moved through centuries of history in just a few kilometers. …
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What is Hồ Truc Bạch?
Hồ Truc Bạch is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.0460, 105.8387 |
| Last updated |
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