At the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lakeis an islet on which stands a small tower called Thap Rua (Turtle Tower). This structure honours the magic turtle

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At the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lakeis an islet on which stands a small tower called Thap Rua (Turtle Tower). This structure honours the magic turtle that still guards the sword of king le lui. Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia
Photo credit: © Findlay / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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