Dive deep into traditional life in the rice paper-producing village of Tho Ha
Explore one of Northern Vietnam’s best-preserved traditional handicraft villages on this unique half-day photo adventure. We head out to Tho Ha, a riverside village renowned for its charming ancient architecture and production of rice paper and cakes. It’s an unforgettable adventure into authentic, old-world Vietnam, offering plenty of opportunities for rich travel and documentary photography.
The local river ferry crossing to Tho Ha is like a journey back in time, to the Vietnam of yesteryear, a world of mud-brick houses and winding, narrow alleyways typical of the old Red River Delta. To this day, residents of the village work all hours to produce rice products, spreading the paper out on bamboo racks to dry in the sun.
As well as the streets and alleyways, we’ll be exploring the village workshops, where artisans produce a rich variety of customary rice products. The villagers here are welcoming and chatty, which makes it a great place to work on our people photography in smoky, atmospheric environments.
Along the way, there are plenty of unique travel experiences and photographic opportunities, including a bustling village market, the occasional backyard cockfight and a schoolyard full of friendly kids. Glimpses of Tho Ha’s rice paper manufacturing are never far from sight, whether it’s a street stacked with bamboo frames or workers bustling past with ingredients in hand.
What to Expect
In the village and markets you’ll be able to capture wide angles, with frames full of activity in every corner, explore different focal ranges, perspectives and compositions. The workshops and alleyways are dark and moody, and use of natural lighting can create a fantastic atmosphere. Mixing with the villagers and craftsmen also offers a plethora of portraits and a cultural perspective not possible on your typical tour. All in all, the day at Tho Ha provides photographers with an exciting and unique theme for documentary photostories along the Red River’s edge.
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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
- Professional Photographer Guide
- Private Transportation
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
Tour Length
6hrs ( 5:30am – to 11:30 am)
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this time
Level of Difficulty
Moderate Physical activity (Walking)
Tour HIghlights
- To Ha Handicarft Village
- Bac Ninh
- Ferry crossing
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.