Prior to this, a 1878-built French water tower existed, which was replaced by a small lake and monument in 1921. ... The area is popular for street food vendors, ...

3 мар. 2023 г. · Let's unravel the past layers of history that befall Turtle Lake and explore how Saigon, its landscapes, and people, have changed around this ...

15 дек. 2022 г. · In fact, Turtle Lake has a long history. Starting from the Nguyen Dynasty in 1790, this place was the location of the gate of Kham Khuyet ...

16 июл. 2024 г. · According to ancient records, the location of Turtle Lake was once the Kham Khuyet Gate of the Bat Quai Citadel, built during the reign of ...

Saigon Turtle Lake was built between 1965-1967 by architect Nguyen Ky. From 1970 to 1974, the lake was restored and built with 5 tall concrete columns shaped ...

29 мая 2013 г. · The real source of the name today is the metal alloy turtle bearing a stone plaque that once resided on the bridge over the 'lake'.

It has not been clear when the lake was built, but some researches told that construction was done between 1965 and 1967 and it was restored in 1970. The ...

19 окт. 2024 г. · The lake was last given a facelift in 1970 but now, thanks to an initiative meant to beautify the city and increase its allure to local and ...

Historical Significance. Turtle Lake holds historical significance as it was built during the French colonial period. The lake was originally a reservoir that ...