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Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi: 96 reviews and 213 photos
Set on an islet at the southern end of Hoan Kiem Lake is the Tortoise Tower, inspired by the myth behind Hoan Kiem Lake (see tip above on Hoan Kiem Lake).
But are there real tortoises in the lake? The surprising answer is yes - and some are HUGE ones, like the one which was retrieved in 1968 that weighed 250 kilos and was 2.1 meters long. I would have loved to see one, even a teeny weeny bit one, but luck was not on my side.
How they got there. or whether they are indeed descendants of Le Thai To's golden tortoise remains a mystery.
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