Ngoc Vy (R, 2nd), a 21-year-old student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, and her friends pose for photos at the renovated Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, February 1, 2026. A drone view of the iconic Turtle Lake in downtown Ho Chi Minh city after undergoing renovation. Despite the fact that some finishing work is still underway, Turtle Lake has already become a lively destination. Ngoc Vy, a 21-year-old student at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering, said, “The renovation has given Turtle Lake a fresh and appealing look. Photo: Tuoi TreWorkers dismantle scaffolding as the final stages of the Turtle Lake renovation continue in Ho Chi Minh City, February 1, 2026.

Source: Tuoitre News February 01, 2026 09:45 UTC