Our guide mentioned this lake with its remains of an B-52 bomber shot down in the early 1970s. While it is a reminder of the terrible war it reminds us of how resilient both man and nature can be. The area surrounding the small lake is a series of very small streets and lanes teeming with daily life. The walk to the lake is worth it just for an insight into the life of the poorer parts of the inner city of Hanoi.

A very unique and special relic to witness. Quite mesmerising how it is simply left how it lay when shot down in the 1970s. Worth reading up, little information once there. Type in “ho b52” into Google Maps to find it and walk through the backstreets to find a secluded area.

This was off the beaten track - but well worth a visit actually. It’s free - we did it as a walking loop, walk from Citadel to the botanical gardens and then to the B52 before going to head back into the city to go via Lenin Square and onto train street. Makes for a great day

thought it was pretty interesting to read the plaque, the war from "their" perspective! people are mentioning the walk but we didn't notice anything different, you are walking through some side streets and a tiny market area, it seemed totally fine, don't be put off by that. the whole history of the war is horrible of course and we were very glad to have seen this site. ps - I was there on Jan 20 so not sure what the person above me was saying it had been removed.. it was definitely there.