Hanoi

Hanoi’s lakes give a run a clear focus amid busy streets. Hoan Kiem is the compact central choice, West Lake offers a longer southern-shore outing, and Thong Nhat adds a larger park circuit. Go early for cooler air and more space, check air quality and leave room for exercise groups.

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Hoan Kiem · lake circuit

Old Quarter & French Quarter

1.7 km Loop

West Lake · southern shore

Tay Ho, Thanh Nien & Nguyen Dinh Thi

4.3 km Out & back

Thong Nhat Park · outer paths

Hai Ba Trung & Bay Mau Lake

3.1 km Loop

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Where to run in Hanoi

Hoan Kiem · lake circuit

A compact lake circuit with central-city atmosphere, trees and views toward Turtle Tower.

Approx. distance1.7 km

Underfoot

Paved lake paths and pedestrian links

Start here

On the lakeside path near the northeastern shore and Dinh Tien Hoang Street.

Follow the eastern shore south, round the southern end and return up the western shore on the saved paths.

Getting there

Walk from the Old Quarter to the northeast lake edge using marked crossings.

Before you go

Stay on the footpaths: weekend pedestrian streets do not mean the surrounding roads are always traffic-free. Slow down for tai chi groups and temple visitors.

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West Lake · southern shore

A longer out-and-back following the lake’s indented southern shore, with broad water views.

Approx. distance4.3 km

Underfoot

Paved waterfront footways and sidewalk crossings

Start here

On the West Lake path by Ly Tu Trong Garden, west of Thanh Nien.

Follow the recorded southern-shore footways west along the lake’s bends, then retrace them from the saved turnaround.

Getting there

Take a taxi or bus toward Thanh Nien and walk to Ly Tu Trong Garden using the crossings.

Before you go

This covers one section of West Lake, not a full circuit. Expect café entrances, parked scooters and uncontrolled crossings; keep your effort easy where space narrows.

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Thong Nhat Park · outer paths

A larger circuit on the park’s outer paths, with trees and the lake in the middle.

Approx. distance3.1 km

Underfoot

Paved park paths and entrance links

Start here

At the northern park path near Tran Nhan Tong Street.

Follow the eastern paths south, continue around the southern edge and return on the western and northern park paths.

Getting there

Use a taxi or bus to Tran Nhan Tong Street and enter on the public park paths.

Before you go

Park renovations and events can change access. Follow current fencing, stay out of work areas and leave the exercise equipment and children’s spaces clear.

Park / route information

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More places to run

Truc Bach Lake

The smaller lake east of Thanh Nien makes a separate urban outing. Its waterfront meets residential streets and café activity, so inspect crossings before linking sections.

Park / route information

Bach Thao Botanical Garden

A shaded garden alternative in Ba Dinh. The city has included it in park-improvement plans: check gates and construction on site and keep to open visitor paths.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and detours.

Researched October 17, 2026