Northern Vietnam - Vietnam in Focus - Photo Tours and Workshops

Location: Northern Vietnam

Vietnam in Focus run acclaimed photography tours throughout Vietnam and Indochina.
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Northern Vietnam and Hanoi

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.

Tours that visit this Location: Northern Vietnam

Ta Xua Son La Province

Ta Xua

Experience the allure of Ta Xua, located in Son La Province, northern Vietnam. Delve into its scenic beauty, from towering peaks to winding rivers, and immerse yourself in its cultural heritage.

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Moc Chau and Vietnam's wild northwest

Moc Chau

Moc Cahu (Mộc Châu) is a picturesque district located in the northwest of Northern Vietnam, in the province of Sơn La. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, particularly its lush green tea plantations, rolling hills, and colorful flower fields.

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Son La

Son La Province Son La Province, nestled in the northwest region of Vietnam, boasts captivating natural landscapes and a rich cultural heritage. Its mountainous terrain,

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Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai

Join us on a breathtaking photography tour through Northern Vietnam, exploring vibrant cities, majestic landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Capture the essence of this enchanting region with our expert guides.

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Hoang So Phi Landscape

Hoang Su Phi

Capture the Essence of Hoang Su Phi: Join our photography tour for breathtaking vistas, cultural encounters, and vibrant festivities.

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Lychee Harvesting Northern Vietnam

Lychee Harvest Season

Known as the “Lychee Kingdom” of Vietnam, Lush lychee orchards produce some of the sweetest and juiciest lychees in the world. This is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the local culture, capture stunning images of the lychee harvest

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Northern Vietnam Festivals

Days of the Dragon

Welcome the New Year with the hill tribes of Northern Vietnam

Experience the Gao Tau festival, Hmong fire dancing & lunar new year festivities with the Dzao, Hmong & Tay people during far Northern Vietnam’s festival season. Cameras in hand, we’ll explore the spectacular landscapes and colorful tribal communities around Sapa on a photographic adventure to remember. In the company of our photography team and local Black Hmong guides, this is the ultimate, authentic encounter with Vietnam’s hill tribes.

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Ultimate Vietnam Photography Adventure

Ultimate Vietnam Photography Adventure

Experience and photograph the very best of Vietnam in one epic adventure

Embark on the ultimate Vietnam photography adventure, capturing the vibrant tapestry of this diverse nation. From the bustling streets of Saigon to the enchanting landscapes of Ha Giang, experience the rich cultural journey, blending urban energy, traditional markets, and the colorful tribes of the far north. Join us on an epic visual expedition, documenting the very best of Vietnam from south to north in a single, unforgettable adventure.

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Moc Chau Love Market

Journey to the West

Moc Chau Love Market and the tribes of the Black River Valley

Discover Vietnam’s final frontier, the wild northwest. Capture candid people photography as you mix with the ethnic tribes of this incredible area. Festivals such as Moc Chau Love Market offer plenty of opportunities for dazzling images, but we’ll also enjoy intimate moments with our local friends in the homes and hamlets we visit. The landscapes here are a photographer’s paradise, with sweeping vistas, lush tea and rice fields, and the cloudy Black River valley, offering endless opportunities for creative composition. Along the way, we’ll create a stunning visual narrative of a remote region of northern Vietnam rich with cultural and scenic beauty.

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