Northern Vietnam - Vietnam in Focus - Photo Tours and Workshops

Embark on a journey to Vietnam, where ancient traditions meet modern marvels amidst breathtaking landscapes. Dive into the vibrant culture, explore historic landmarks, and savor culinary delights. Vietnam in Focus specialize in Photography and Cultural Adventures.  Start planning your unforgettable adventure to Vietnam today!

Vietnam’s north is rugged, traditional and full of new adventures.  If you want to photograph street traders, towering mountainscapes and colourful hill-tribes, this is the place to explore.

Hanoi has a unique, understated allure, and that’s what first sparked our interest in running photo tours here all those years ago.  Sure, there’s sightseeing to do, but the real attraction is the city’s street life, the maze-like alleyways, the railway village, and the bustling local markets.  It’s the conical-hatted cycle traders, the delicious street food you eat on plastic pavement stools, the crumbling colonial architecture and the cafe-circled lakes.  It’s so many things, and it all makes for a visual feast. Whether you’re setting off along the railway tracks, shooting sunrise from Long Bien Bridge or mixing with locals at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum in the evening, your pictures and memories from one of our Hanoi tours will stay with you.

Northern Vietnam has some well-known gems like Ha Long Bay and Sapa, and we often include these on our multi-day Featured Tours.  Still, we feel the best experiences and photos are to be found off the beaten track. On a tour with us in the north, you’ll enjoy the benefit of our many years experience of travelling and shooting in this area.  We know where to find the best shots, when to go, and have friends in places you wouldn’t imagine. In particular, we have a close connection with many families from hill tribe groups in the region, allowing us (and you) unique insight and access for amazing photographs.

Thai Binh Beach

Thai Binh

Escape the crowds and explore Thai Binh, a serene province in northern Vietnam where golden rice fields meet tranquil coastlines. From ancient temples and traditional chèo performances to artisan craft villages and peaceful fishing towns like Diem Dien and Dong Chau, Thai Binh offers an authentic slice of Vietnamese life. Discover where culture, agriculture, and the sea converge.

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Red River Delta - Portrait

Red River Delta

Explore Vietnam’s Red River Delta — a region where ancient culture, religious heritage, and vivid rural life converge. This guide takes you through historic cities, traditional villages, and photographic landscapes from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.

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Ha Giang Landscape

Ha Giang

A journey through Ha Giang, Vietnam’s remote northern frontier, where dramatic mountain passes, vibrant ethnic cultures, and timeless villages await. From the iconic Ha Giang Loop to colorful highland markets, this destination offers endless inspiration for cultural adventurers and travel photographers alike. Discover why Ha Giang is one of Southeast Asia’s best-kept secrets.

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Hoang Su Phi - Landscape

Hoang Su Phi

Hidden in the mountains of Ha Giang, Hoang Su Phi is one of Vietnam’s most stunning yet untouched regions. Known for its layered rice terraces, vibrant ethnic cultures, and misty landscapes, it’s a dream destination for photographers, hikers, and cultural travelers alike.

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Den Bien Phu Market

Dien Bien Phu

Dien Bien Phu is more than a battlefield, it’s a vibrant cultural crossroads surrounded by dramatic scenery and ethnic diversity. From historic sites to hidden caves and rice valleys, this guide shows you why it’s Vietnam’s most underrated destination.

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Beyond the Terraces - Mu Cang Chai

Beyond the Terraces: Mu Cang Chai & Tu Le

Experience Vietnam like never before on Beyond the Terraces — a one-of-a-kind photography tour through the breathtaking rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai and Tu Le. This immersive journey blends cultural encounters, expert mentorship, and awe-inspiring landscapes.

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Dao San - Lai Chau

Dào San

Tucked deep in the northern mountains of Vietnam, Dao San offers a rare glimpse into frontier life. With vibrant highland markets, misty scenery, and living traditions, this borderland village is a destination like no other.

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Lai Chau Sin Suoi Ho

Sin Suoi Ho

Once marked by opium and poverty, Sin Suối Hồ in northern Vietnam has blossomed into a thriving highland destination. With its misty rice terraces, vibrant H’Mông culture, and community-led tourism, this mountain village offers travelers a rare and moving journey into tradition and resilience.

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