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Truc Bach Lake & Ngu Xa 'Jewel Island' — Pho Cuon Alley & Lakeside Cafes — Hanoi

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Truc Bach Lake & Ngu Xa 'Jewel Island' — Pho Cuon Alley & Lakeside Cafes

Half-day

4 stops · Half-day

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Just north of the Old Quarter, Truc Bach Lake and its tiny peninsula Ngu Xa. A local food walk linking the birthplace alley of 'pho cuon' (fresh rice-roll pho) eaten only in Hanoi, a lakeside stroll, and a hidden jungle-themed cafe to finish.

Half-day4 stopsEst. budget 28,000 KRW

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Tran Quoc PagodaChùa Trấn Quốc

    Tây Hồ / Thanh Niên · Temple · 35 min stay

    Hanoi's oldest Buddhist temple, founded in the 6th century. Its red stupa on Thanh Nien causeway dividing West Lake and Truc Bach is a photo spot — a perfect starting point.

    오후 4시

  2. Walk 5 min
    2

    Truc Bach Lake WalkHồ Trúc Bạch

    Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình · Lake · Stroll · 30 min stay

    A small lake split off from West Lake. Short enough to circle, with a relief by the shore marking where John McCain was shot down and crashed — a slice of history alongside the walk.

    오후 4시 반

  3. Walk 6 min
    3

    Ngu Xa 'Jewel Island' Pho Cuon AlleyĐảo Ngọc Ngũ Xã (phố Phở cuốn)

    Ngũ Xã, Ba Đình · Restaurant · Street · 55 min stay

    A small peninsula in Truc Bach Lake. The home of Hanoi's specialty 'pho cuon' (fresh rice-noodle rolls) and 'pho chien phong' (fried pho); the whole alley serves the same dish, so local foodies seek it out.

    오후 5시

  4. Taxi 12 min
    4

    Hidden Gem Coffee히든 젬 코코넛 커피

    Cafe · 60 min stay

    A Hanoi cafe famous on social media for its jungle-like interior covered in salvaged materials and plants (in an eastern Old Quarter alley). Maze-like stairs and coconut coffee are signatures — both photos and a rest. A short taxi finale from Truc Bach.

    오후 6시

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