In Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, there is a hidden area called West LakeShengjing. It has the same name as West Lake in Hangzhou, China, and there seems to be an indescribable mysterious connection between the two. On the small island in the lake, the Zhenguo Temple Pagoda stands tall and towering. From a distance, there is a hint of the charm of the Thunder Peak Pagoda, which is thought-provoking.

Legend has it thatIn ancient times, there wereThe two fairies secretly descended to the mortal world to play, fearing to violate heavenly rules and not daring to stay in the world for a long time. On their return to the Heavenly Court, they each threw one side from the cloudsCopper mirror asRemembering. These two mirrors, one falling into Hangzhou, China, have transformed into the shimmering West Lake; On the other side, it drifts towards Hanoi, Vietnam, transforming into this equally beautiful and moving West Lake in Hanoi. Although it is a myth and legend, it contains the long and subtle history between China and VietnamRelated parties.

Hanoi West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi City, with a total area offive hundredMultiple hectares, circling around the lake, requiring transportationseventeenKilometers. Its history can be traced back to the first dynasty of Vietnam——During the Li Dynasty. At that time, West Lake was the first scenic spot in the capital, attracting countless literati and poets to visit and sing. Since Li Chaoding established the capital of Shenglong, West Lake has been closely connected to this city, witnessing the historical changes of Vietnam together.

Time flies, time flies like a shuttle.Nowadays,Hanoi West Lake still maintains its clarity and tranquility. It is related to West Lake in HangzhouSimilar, bothPlaying a role in the tide of the timessameThe role of——theyThey are the souls of their respective cities, carrying the weight of history and culture.

Strolling along the banks of West Lake, the surrounding scenic spots and historical sites are everywhere,it seems thatSilently recounting the past. Since the Li and Chen dynasties, many temples and palaces have been built around West Lake.So far,There are still historical sites such as Zhenguo Temple, Zhenwu Temple, and Jinlian Temple by the lake. The most prominent one among them is the Zhenguo Temple located on the small island north of West Lake. This ancient building, built in the sixth centuryTempleIt has always been the palace of the Vietnamese dynasty. Although it has gone through many vicissitudes, incense still thrives and never fades.

The layout of the temple is orderly and orderly, and the plaques on the gate and the couplets on both sides are written in Chinese. This makes Chinese tourists who come from afar feel very friendly. A stone bridge spans the lake, connecting the island with the riverbank. On one side of the stone bridge is the bustling city smoke and fire，On the other side is the quiet and solemn entrance of the templeA Pure Land for Self Cultivation and Mental Cultivation in the Human World.

Entering the temple,The four big characters "Zhenguo Ancient Temple" come into view. The pagoda stands tall in the temple，Soaring straight into the clouds，The retro brick red stands out prominently on the island of West Lake. The entire templeyesChinese architectural style，The cornice angle is warped, and the arch of wooden architecture is stacked，Everywhere showcases the vastness and profundity of Chinese culture.

Strolling by the West Lake in Hanoi，As if immersed in a flowing painting. Regardless of the appearance of the crowd，Or in terms of architectural style，It's difficult to distinguish between here and hereDomestic in ChinaThe difference. Only those Vietnamese women with hats on their heads and wearing Aodai clothes，Only then did this lake add a touch of unique charm.

Two West LakesAlthough far apart, history and scenery are exactly the same. It can't help but make people feel that those lost scenery, like flowing time, will eventually be quietly retrieved in the other side.