(Baonghean.vn) - Unlike the bustling, crowded, or dreamy atmosphere of Ho Guom or Ho Tay lakes in Hanoi, Ho Goong lake has entered the minds of Vinh city residents as a peaceful everyday feature, nestled alongside the rhythm of urban life.
Goong Lake was dug during the French colonial period to obtain soil for the Truong Thi and Ben Thuy power plants, match factories, and timber yards. In the past, laborers used handcarts to transport earth and stones here, hence the name "Goong Lake" (meaning "Handcart Lake"). Let's admire the everyday beauty of this place.
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| Goong Lake is one of the largest lakes in Vinh City, helping to regulate the climate in the area. |
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| A moment of tranquility by the lake in the early morning, preparing for a busy new day. |
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| These pedal-powered bicycles are associated with childhood memories for many city residents. |
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| Goong Lake is located within Nguyen Tat Thanh Park, creating a cool, green ecological space even during the hot summer months. Photo: Elderly people practicing Tai Chi in the park in the afternoon. |
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| The two old friends stopped to chat in the shade of a stone bench after a few strolls around the lake. |
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| Not only the elderly, but also young children come here to exercise and play. |
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| A locksmith sorts his belongings under the shade of a park, enjoying the fresh breeze from Goong Lake. |
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| And here are two itinerant barbers plying their trade during a moment of leisure. |
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| An everyday image that evokes a profound sense of peace. |
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| Sometimes it evokes memories of bygone decades, somewhat outdated, but always stirs up a gentle, wistful nostalgia. |
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| Sunlight falls on the willow branches at sunset by the lake... |
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| ...and becomes enchanting when night falls. No matter where they go, the people of Vinh City always remember Goong Lake as a landmark of the past, a unique cultural space of this land in the heart of Central Vietnam. |
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