Red River Artisans: Soy Sauce & Bronze Casting

Discover the Craft Traditions of Hung Yen Province

Step into the world of Vietnam’s traditional artisans on this half-day photo tour to Hung Yen province. Just a short drive from Hanoi, you’ll explore two remarkable craft villages where cultural heritage and artistry are alive and thriving.

Begin at Ban Yen Soy Sauce Village, where local workers produce soy sauce using time-honored methods. The vibrant scenes of conical-hatted artisans, soy sauce jars, and drying racks create endless possibilities for dynamic compositions and drone photography.

Next, we visit a bronze casting community nearby, where skilled craftspeople transform molten metal into statues and intricate ornaments. Inside the workshops, you’ll capture the action, heat, and artistry of this ancient craft—moments that make for dramatic and unforgettable images.

This tour is an ideal complement to one of our morning photo tours, offering a chance to delve into Vietnam’s craft traditions and return to Hanoi with a portfolio of vivid, meaningful shots. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, you’ll enjoy expert guidance to make the most of every moment.

What to Expect

The trip offers a vivid exploration of Vietnam’s traditional craftsmanship, perfect for dynamic travel and drone photography. In Ban Yen Soy Sauce Village, the rich textures of fermentation jars and artisans at work create striking visual compositions, while aerial shots showcase the village’s unique layout. The nearby bronze casting community provides dramatic scenes of molten metal being transformed into intricate statues, capturing the intensity and artistry of the craft. With expert guidance, you’ll be immersed in the cultural heritage of these thriving artisan villages, discovering a wealth of compelling visual storytelling opportunities.

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Tour Information

Recommended Equipment

Camera & Drone
Memory Card
Fully Charged Battery
Wide angle or Zoom lens

What's included

Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
Private car
non-alcoholic drinks
Professional Photographer Guide

What's not included

Tips

Tour Length

Half Day ( 1:30 am – to 5:30 pm)
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time

Level of Difficulty

Moderate Physical activity (Walking)

Tour Highlights

Soy Bean Production
Rural Villages
Bronxe Casting Village

Photography Highlights

Camera Settings
Lens Options
Street Photography
Portraiture
Documentary Photography
Story Boarding
Context and Relationships
Low Light Photography

Photography teaching

On a photo tour with us, your experience, images and development as a photographer are the priority. Tips to improve your pictures will be provided by our professional photographer guides throughout the tour, and we’ll have regular reviews. While enjoying a rich variety of photographic opportunities on tour, you’ll gain valuable insights on how to get the best out of your images, and how to take your skills to the next level.

Tour FAQ's

What happens if it rains

In the event of forecasted heavy rain, we’ll contact you to reschedule or cancel the tour and give you a full refund. If it’s early morning and raining heavily, our guide will call you on the phone number you gave us to discuss options for postponement or cancellation. In the event of cancellation we’ll issue a full refund.

Can I rent a camera

Yes, you can. We have a Nikon DSLR available to rent for $30 per tour including free memory card. Please enquire on booking.

Do I need travel insurance

Yes, you do. Vietnam in Focus is not liable to pay any costs associated with injury etc on our tours.

Can my non-photographer partner and / or kids come along

Yes, they can. Costs (or free joining) depend on each tour, so please enquire on booking.

Can I join the tour using a film camera

Yes, you can. People often join our tours using film cameras. You may not be able to edit in camera, but the composition tips are still basically the same.

Can I join the tour using a smartphone camera

Yes, you can. Smartphone cameras are pretty amazing nowadays.

How can you help me develop my Photography

Training or guidance will be provided by our photographers throughout the tour. Our guides will tailor your learning experience depending on your interest, style and experience from amateurs to professionals we can provide simple techniques to improve your photography, gain further knowledge of your camera and lenses, as well as develop your photographic eye to capture that amazing shot.