The River's Edge - Saigon Photo Tour
Explore life along Saigon's rivers & canals
As Ho Chi Minh City rapidly modernizes, one thing remains constant—life along the edges of the Saigon River. In the adjoining canals, riverboats still ply a route to and from the great Mekong, as they have for centuries. Join us in this bustling waterworld, where you’ll find photographic opportunities unlike anywhere else in the city.
We start out with a canal-side wander to capture photos of working river life. Tugboats arrive here carrying coconuts and other goods from the Mekong, and we’ll document these classic scenes from the Saigonese riverside. The route then takes us past a Buddhist temple and onto a floating village, with rickety houseboats anchored along the path. The owners often come out for a chat, giving us a chance to take portraits and shots of them at work and play. We finish up with a dramatic view of Saigon’s 21st century skyline over the river, and a walk through a traditional market offering beautiful light for people photography.
What to Expect
This walk offers a variety of shooting opportunities, including architecture, people photography and cityscapes. Along the way, you’ll develop a photographic story of life along the river’s edge, with tips on composition for different types of picture, use of various settings and creating and pacing a narrative with images.
What to Expect
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Tour Information
Recommended Equipment
- DSLR Camera or Film Camera
- Memory Card
- Fully Charged Battery
- Wide angle or Zoom lens
What's included
- Hotel Pick up and Drop-off
- Professional Photographer Guide
What's not included
- Food or Drinks
- Tips
Tour Length
4hrs ( 5:30 – to 9:30 am)
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time
Level of Difficulty
Moderate Physical activity (Walking)
Tour HIghlights
- Saigon Canals
- Tugboats
- Local River Life
- Floating Village
- Saigon Skyline
Photography Highlights
- Camera Settings
- Lens Options
- Street Photography
- Portraiture
- Documentary Photography
- People photography
- Context and Relationships
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.
