5 most beautiful regulating lakes in Hanoi

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Hanoi 's regulating lakes not only help prevent flooding and improve the environment, but also provide beautiful scenery and an ideal place to rest and relax during the hot summer days.

Images of the 5 most beautiful regulating lakes in Hanoi ( Video : Huu Nghi)

Giao Luu City's regulating lake park, located in Bac Tu Liem district, includes an 18-hectare regulating lake, making it one of the largest urban regulating lakes in Northern Vietnam.

The regulating lake is surrounded by lawns, green parks, and walking paths. The artificial waterfall system is also a highlight of the lake; every evening, you can watch the sunset right here, which is incredibly beautiful and romantic.

The lake features many amenities such as waterfalls, a maze, a park, and a green swimming pool... It's an ideal place to relax, unwind, and exercise .

Bay Mau Lake, located in Thong Nhat Park (Hai Ba Trung district), covers an area of approximately 28 hectares. In the middle of the lake are Thong Nhat Island and Hoa Binh Island. Bay Mau Lake serves as a regulating reservoir for rainwater and wastewater from the city.

With its beautiful green surroundings, Bay Mau Lake not only plays a role in regulating and improving the microclimate of the area but is also the most popular tourist destination for recreation and exercise among Hanoi residents.

Spanning approximately 50 hectares, with the Seven-Acre Lake and surrounding green forests, Thong Nhat Park is Hanoi's premier green lung.

Nhan Chinh regulating lake park (Thanh Xuan district) covers an area of over 13 hectares, of which 8 hectares are water surface, helping to regulate the air in the area and create a clean, fresh environment.

The remaining area, spanning over 5 hectares, includes a system of flower gardens, trees, walking paths, plazas, fountains, entertainment areas, and multi-functional underground spaces.

The area around Nhan Chinh Lake has one of the highest building densities in the city, so the lake itself is like a precious gem, however small.

Yen So regulating lake (Hoang Mai district) comprises 5 lakes of varying sizes, with a total surface area of 132.8 hectares and a total storage capacity of 4 million cubic meters of water, making it the largest regulating lake in Hanoi.

The main function of Yen So regulating lake is to temporarily store rainwater to regulate rainfall and prevent flooding in Hanoi, as well as to regulate the climate. The lake is surrounded by a system of trees such as acacia, flamboyant, and crape myrtle.

When it rains, rainwater and wastewater from Hanoi are drained through a river system that flows through the Yen So Lake area. The image shows the Yen So regulating lake in the distance, with Linh Dam Lake in the background.

Mai Dịch regulating lake park has a total area of over 15 hectares, of which the lake occupies more than 5 hectares, helping to regulate the air in the area and create a clean, fresh environment.

The remaining area is entirely dedicated to landscaping, including winding walking paths around the lake, plazas, fountains, playgrounds, parking lots, and more.