Thien Quang Lake

Thien Quang signifies “light,” the light of meditation, which is called for the town of Thien Quang. The lake is encircled by three streets: Tran Binh Trong, Tran Nhan Tong, Quang Trung, and Nguyen Du. The lake is located in the Hai Ba Trung neighborhood of Hanoi. In the autumn, this region is renowned for its fields of white blossoms. On hot summer days, this region is perfect for Ha Thanh residents due to the shady rows of ancient trees that line the Thien Quang Lake. On a map of Hanoi from 1831, the lake’s name was Lien Thuy and it connected to Bay Mau lake.

Around the lake are the villages of Lien Thuy to the north and west, Thien Quang to the southeast (near the start of Nguyen Dinh Chieu street), Quang Hoa to the southwest, and Phap Hoa to the south. On all three sides of the lake, there are little flower gardens with benches for guests to rest and observe the scenery. Thien Quang Lake, together with Bay Mau Lake, is a green place that contributes to the climatic conditions of a residential neighborhood in the southern region of Hanoi. It is a place for visitors to cool off on hot summer days, as well as a place for locals to practice morning exercise, breathe fresh air, and organize holiday festivities.