West Lake … in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam. With a shore length of 17 km (about 10.6 miles), this is the largest lake of the capital and a popular place for recreation with many surrounding gardens, hotels and villas. …

I couldn’t resist a high end coffee on the lake. Hanging with chic Vietnamese and ex-pats.

Men in parks play different kinds of games, some for money.

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