Hoan Kiem Lake in the main part of the city. If you can see the red bridge in the background, that leads to a small pagoda where many have recently gathered to pray for luck in the Lunar New Year. The tower, called Tortoise Tower after the famous giant turtles that legend says live in the lake, was built by the Le Dynasty in the 17th century.
This is an example of the make-shift stove that people use to make soup and tea on the street. It's essentially a tin can filled with burning charcoal.
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