Thủ Lệ Park

Thu Le Park was inaugurated in 1977. Situated on the western side of inner Hà Nội, it covers an area of 29 ha. The park owes its attractiveness primarily to the beautiful landscape with Linh Lang Lake of 80,000 m2, BÒ earth mound and a natural earthen surrounding dyke that looks like some snakes playing with one another by the lake. 

Thủ Lệ Temple (or Voi Phuc Temple) was constructed in the Lý Dynasty amongst luxuriant ficus trees (see Thủ Lệ Temple).

Tiger in Thu Le Park

Thu Le Park is also a zoo which is divided into various sections. Reptiles are grown by the lake where there are suitable caves for them. The section for birds runs along the entrance to Voi Phục Temple, with peacocks, pheasants, mandarin ducks, flamingoes, cranes, storks, and singing birds. 

There are sections for animals such as tigers, panthers, bears, lions, monkeys, elephants, dear, weasels, civets, etc. Besides these sections, there are plenty of grassed areas, recreational areas and open platforms for dancing.

The park is called Thủ Lệ because it lies in the land of Thu Le village, an ancient village that dates back at least to the Lý Dynasty (11th century). The village’s history is closely linked to that of Linh Lang to whom Voi Phuc Temple is dedicated.