The lotus, Vietnam’s national flower, symbolizes not only noble and pure beauty but also an endless source of inspiration for photography enthusiasts. Are you looking for picturesque lotus photography spots? Join “Discovery Around the World” to explore the most amazing lotus “paradises” in Vietnam, where you can freely create and capture memorable moments.
West Lake Lotus Pond – Hanoi: Romantic Beauty in the Heart of the Capital
West Lake Lotus Pond has long been famous as one of the largest and most beautiful lotus ponds in Hanoi. This place possesses a unique beauty, unlike any other lotus pond. West Lake lotuses have large blooms, with gently pink petals arranged in graceful layers. The lotus leaves are lush green and large, creating a green and peaceful space.
Blooming West Lake lotus showing delicate pink color under the morning sunlight
The space of West Lake Lotus Pond is very open, welcoming the beautiful and poetic rays of dawn. This is an ideal location for you to capture stunning photos, especially in the early morning, when the lotus flowers are still hidden in the misty haze and gentle morning light. The best time to photograph lotuses at West Lake is from May to July, when the lotuses are in full bloom.
Panoramic view of the vast and airy West Lake lotus pond, creating an ideal space for photography
In addition to photography, you also have the opportunity to learn about the traditional lotus tea making of the local people. Every early morning, when the lotus flowers are freshest and still dewy, people harvest the lotus flowers to scent tea. The entrance fee to the lotus pond ranges from 20,000 to 50,000 VND per person. You can also buy fresh lotus bouquets for 50,000 – 70,000 VND per bouquet to use as photo props.
Address: West Lake area, Hanoi.
Xuan Dinh Lotus Pond – Hanoi: Untamed Beauty in the Heart of the City
Located not too far from the city center, Xuan Dinh lotus pond offers a peaceful and untamed space, completely different from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. Coming here, you can not only freely take photos with lotuses but also admire many other flowers such as sunflowers, roses, and more.
Xuan Dinh lotus pond with its wild and tranquil beauty, creating a novel feeling for photographers
Xuan Dinh lotus pond also has a very beautiful swimming pool, which is an ideal check-in point for visitors. Here, you can rent costumes and makeup right on the spot with many choices from ancient costumes, traditional costumes to modern stylized outfits. The entrance fee to the pond is 40,000 VND per person for adults and students, and 20,000 VND per person for pupils, students, and young children.
Address: Alley 408 Pham Van Dong street or alley 585 Nguyen Hoang Ton street, Xuan Dinh, Hanoi.
Lotus Pond of Hanoi University of Agriculture – Hanoi: Free Admission, Creative Freedom
Hanoi University of Agriculture 1 is known as the school with the most beautiful landscape in the country. Within the campus, there are 4 lotus ponds with interesting names: Friendship Lake, Love Lake, Hope Lake, Despair Lake. In the summer, the entire campus is filled with the pink and white colors of lotuses and a pleasant fragrance.
Lotus pond at Hanoi University of Agriculture located within the campus, offering peaceful and serene beauty
Especially, you will not have to pay an entrance fee when taking photos here. The ideal time to photograph lotuses is in the early morning or late afternoon. This is an ideal location for students and those who love natural beauty and want to find a quiet space to relax and create.
Address: Trau Quy, Gia Lam, Hanoi.
Bat Trang Lotus Pond – Hanoi: Rustic Beauty by the Traditional Pottery Village
Bat Trang lotus pond is a newly nổi địa điểm nổi lên in recent years, attracting many photographers and young people. This place has a peaceful space, with lotuses planted in a mix of white and pink colors that are very eye-catching.
Bat Trang lotus pond designed with many monkey bridges and thatched huts, creating focal points for photos
To serve the needs of photography, the pond owner has built more monkey bridges for convenient lotus viewing and posing. At the beginning of summer, when lotuses begin to bloom, young women in yếm đào (traditional bodice) flock here to get the most beautiful photos. The entrance fee ranges from 10,000 to 30,000 VND per person.
Address: Follow Bat Trang dyke road, pass Thanh Tri bridge about 600 – 700m, look on the left hand side.
Bai Da Song Hong Lotus Pond – Hanoi: Combining Lotus Photography and Flower Gardens
Bai Da Song Hong (Red River Rock Beach) is famous for many beautiful flower gardens and film studios for photography. In recent years, this location has opened more lotus photography services. The lotus pond here is arranged with many wooden bridges, water hyacinths… so that visitors can have many beautiful shooting angles.
Lotus pond at Bai Da Song Hong, a newly opened location serving visitors and photography enthusiasts
You can combine taking photos in other flower gardens next to the lotus pond to have diverse and rich photos. The entrance fee to the pond is about 40,000 VND per person.
Address: Alley 264 Au Co street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.
Cherry Land Studio – Hanoi: Diverse Backdrops, Comfortable Posing
With an entrance fee of 70,000 VND, you can freely take photos at Cherry Land Studio. The lotus pond here has doubled in size, allowing young people to pose comfortably without fear of crowding.
In addition to lotuses, many other types of flowers are also grown here, such as sunflowers, cosmos flowers, ngoc han flowers, asters, sun daisies, canola hills… Cherry Land also provides all-inclusive photography packages with different price ranges, costume rental, makeup, and hairstyling…
Address: Alley 300 Nguyen Xien, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
Other Provinces and Cities
Besides Hanoi, Vietnam has many other locations with beautiful lotuses, such as Dong Thap Muoi, Hue, and the Mekong Delta region. You can find detailed information about these locations on travel websites or photography forums.
The beautiful lotus photography spots in Vietnam are not just places to satisfy your passion for photography, but also opportunities to discover the beauty of Vietnamese culture, history, and people. Plan your trip and don’t forget to share your stunning photos with “Discovery Around the World”!