With the capital experiencing a sweltering heat wave, locals are opting to avoid high cost swimming pools and instead take a cool dip in the city’s West Lake.
Several people enjoy free swimming in the Quang Ba area
Travelling for a swimming
West Lake attracts swimmers of different ages
A small home-made life buoy
West Lake drops to a depth of 1.8 metres
Careful preparations
A parent teaches children swimming
Older children summersault into the lake
Comfortable playing in the afternoon light