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Tortoise Tower (Thap Rua)

Thap Rua, the Tortoise TowerThap Rua, the Tortoise Tower (30 August 2006)


Thap Rua, or Tortoise Tower, is a three-storey pagoda located in the middle of Ho Hoan Kiem. It was built in the 18th century, and is one of the most recognised landmarks in Hanoi.

Getting there

Well, you can't reach it, as it's in the middle of the Ho Hoan Kiem lake.

Tortoise Tower at nightTortoise Tower at night (30 August 2006)

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