Hoan Kiem

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For the lake associated with Le Loi's legendary sword, see Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem (Vietnamese: Hoàn Kiếm ) is an urban district (quận) of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, named after the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem district is the downtown and commercial centre of Hanoi. Most of the largest Vietnamese public corporations and bank headquarters are located here, but the central government offices are located in Ba Dinh district (sometimes called the French quarter).

Many of Hanoi tourist attractions are located here, including: The Old Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, National Museum of Vietnamese History, and Thang Long Water Puppets Theatre.

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