Hoan Kiem Lake these days has a new look when night falls. The newly completed art lighting system creates a multi-layered effect, harmoniously combining landscape, architecture and heritage works around the lake.
The project was inaugurated on the evening of August 28, completed on the occasion of the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), contributing to honoring the beauty of the heritage space, architecture and typical landscape of the Capital.
A noteworthy point is that the system is designed in layers instead of simultaneous lighting, creating a connection between areas. From Turtle Tower, light spreads on the lake surface, connecting with Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Hoa Phong Tower, Ba Kieu Temple and Pen Tower.
On the pedestrian street, the Gobo Mapping lighting system projections images inspired by nature, science, traditional culture and folk games right on the road surface. These visual effects attract people and tourists to stop to interact, take photos and explore.
As a tourist to Hanoi on the occasion of National Day, Mr. Nguyen Duc Anh (Lao Cai) said that he and his wife came to Hoan Kiem Lake from the afternoon to take photos with blue hydrangeas, combining eating and playing around the lake.
“I was very surprised when it was dark and the surroundings lit up. This is really an interesting experience on a holiday trip,” said Mr. Duc Anh.
Truong Thu Ha (Xuan Dinh ward, Hanoi) was also impressed with the new appearance of Hoan Kiem Lake at night.
I see that the night lighting system helps heritage works and spaces become more prominent. People and tourists can also easily observe when walking and playing in the evening, and also have more photo and interactive angles," Thu Ha shared.
Sharing the same view, Nguyen Ba Nam Khanh (Nghia Do ward, Hanoi) said that the addition of new lighting solutions brings an interesting experience and creates more highlights for Hanoi at night.
Investing in lighting technology in a harmonious way will help heritage sites become more attractive, especially to international tourists, without losing their inherent beauty," Nam Khanh said.
