Lake of Sighs (Ho Than Tho)
What the experts agree on
Romance-soaked lakeside escape beloved by honeymooners and families. Paddle boats dot scenic waters, though access requires navigating a kitschy theme park with flower gardens and photo-op statues—charming if you embrace the kitsch.
"Access to the lake is via a kitschy theme park that may entertain children for several hours. The extensive grounds contain flower gardens, statues designed for photo-posing, coffee stalls" Full review
"This lake has such romantic connotations for the Vietnamese that you would think it was created by a fairy godmother...the place is crammed with honeymooners in paddle boats and motorboats." Full review