Me Tri Park, covering 14 hectares, is located near the new Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, connecting Le Quang Dao, Me Tri, and Chau Van Liem streets. The park features a regulating lake spanning 2.5 hectares, envisioned as a green space for Tu Liem ward. Currently, it is one of the public recreational spots in western Hanoi.

In late June, Tran Thanh Thao (34, Ha Dong district) visited the park to explore, enjoy the cool air, and photograph the scenery.

"I discovered Me Tri Park through social media and was captivated by its refreshing green and poetic scenery," Thao said. Upon her visit, she noted that the actual space was similar to the images she had seen. "The park is less frequented and not as popular as other recreational spots, so it retains its tranquility," Thao added.

The park dedicates 5% of its area to recreational spaces, exercise facilities, and entertainment services, alongside lawn areas and the lake. Many currently use the internal pathways as jogging paths.

Many visit the park in late afternoons and evenings to exercise and enjoy the cool air. On weekends, it also becomes a camping and relaxation spot for families. Tran Thanh Thao noted that amidst noisy and dusty Hanoi, Me Tri Park is an ideal destination for locals and tourists to connect with nature.

Mai Trang, 30, who lives near an apartment complex, shared that her family often comes here for evening strolls along the lake. With more time on weekends, she brings tents, tarpaulins, and snacks to camp at the park with her two children. "The park provides a space for families to exercise or relax, especially for those who cannot afford distant excursions or travel," Trang shared.

In addition to its green spaces, Me Tri Park is designed with many landscaped areas suitable for souvenir photos. Bougainvillea trellises provide shade and serve as resting spots for visitors. Beyond the lawns, the park also features a crepe myrtle flower garden, tiled pathways, a lighting system, and a children's play area.

"Compared to Hanoi's older parks, this place feels like a small corner separated from the daily hustle and bustle," Tran Thanh Thao said.

Tran Thanh Thao said that photographing the scenery at Me Tri Park reminded her of scenes from Japanese anime and manga. Settings like reed fields, children playing, and flying kites, standing out against the green grass, made her feel "healed."

Me Tri Park has received 4.5 stars on Google reviews with hundreds of comments. Most reviewers praise its green, relaxing environment. The destination also receives positive feedback from locals, visitors from other provinces, and tour guides.

"At sunset, the sunlight reflecting on the lake and trees creates a very pleasant and peaceful feeling," visitor Ma Khanh Ly commented on Google. "My top 1 favorite park for jogging, beautiful reed hills, friendly security guard," wrote local guide nicknamed "Yuan Liu."

Phuong Anh

Photos: Tran Thanh Thao