Join the most inspiring group Vietnam travel for photography in Hanoi! Capture street life, ancient temples, and hidden corners with professional photographers and fellow enthusiasts. Only 10% deposit required with Legend Travel Group – the solo traveler photography experts since 2008!
Your first golden hour with new travel friends (Source: Internet)Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Southeast Asia. This guide is crafted from firsthand knowledge and real guest feedback collected by Legend Travel Group – the leading tour operator for solo and small-group photography travelers in Vietnam and Cambodia since 2008.
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Learn, shoot, improve – together (Source: Internet)Hanoi is one of the world’s most photogenic cities – chaotic yet poetic, ancient yet alive, colorful yet mysterious. From the misty dawn over Hoan Kiem Lake to the golden hour streets of the Old Quarter, every corner begs to be captured.
But photography in Hanoi is best experienced together.
Our small-group Vietnam Travel photography tours (max 8 guests) give you:
Professional Vietnamese-English speaking photographer guide
Pre-scouted golden & blue hour locations
Instant travel friends who share your passion
Safe, fun, social atmosphere – perfect for solo travelers
Direct departure from Hanoi’s best photography-friendly hostels
Legend Travel Group has been running dedicated photography tours since 2008. Every week, solo travelers from around the world join our small groups and leave with award-worthy portfolios and lifelong friends.
Only 10% deposit required – pay the rest just 30 days before departure. Cancel free up to 45 days prior.
Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple – sunrise reflections
Train Street – the famous passing train (ethical & safe timing)
Long Bien Bridge – dramatic industrial sunrise/sunset
Old Quarter hidden alleys – street portraits & daily life
West Lake lotus ponds – summer seasonal magic
Phung Hung Mural Street – colorful urban art
St. Joseph’s Cathedral – neo-Gothic architecture
Dong Xuan Market – vibrant chaos & textures
Iconic shots, safely guided (Source: Internet)All tours include professional photographer guide, small group (max 8), hostel/hotel pick-up, and daily feedback sessions:
4-Day Hanoi Street Photography Masterclass
Dawn-to-dusk shooting + nightly editing sessions
7-Day Northern Vietnam Photo Adventure
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Ninh Binh → Ban Gioc Waterfalls
10-Day Vietnam Photo Journey
Hanoi → Sapa → Hue → Hoi An → Ho Chi Minh
12-Day Vietnam & Angkor Temples Photo Expedition
Add Siem Reap with no single supplement
5:00 AM – Meet in hostel lobby for sunrise shoot
7:30 AM – Vietnamese coffee & pho breakfast together
9:00 AM – Street photography with guide tips
12:00 PM – Group lunch at hidden local spots
3:00 PM – Blue hour & golden hour sessions
7:00 PM – Portfolio review + editing workshop
9:00 PM – Optional night street food photography walk
Ethical street photography done right (Source: Internet)Always ask before taking close-up portraits (smile + gesture to camera)
Offer to show the photo – Vietnamese love seeing themselves!
Never photograph military/police without permission
Respect temple rules – no flash, remove shoes when required
Tip street vendors or performers if photographing extensively (10,000–20,000 VND)
Camera + 2 fully charged batteries
24-70mm & 70-200mm lenses (or 18-135mm all-rounder)
Lightweight carbon fiber tripod
Rain cover (even in dry season!)
Laptop/tablet for nightly editing
External HDD or fast SD cards
Polarizer & ND filters for long exposure
Comfortable silent shoes for Train Street
Moments you’ll never forget (Source: Internet)Dorm bed in photography-friendly hostel: $8–$15
Professional photography tour daily rate: $69–$99
Street food meals: $2–$5
Coffee & editing sessions: $1–$3
Local transport (Grab/tuk-tuk): $2–$5
Total daily budget: $85–$130 – including world-class photography guiding!
Best light: November–April (cooler & clearer skies)
Golden hour Train Street: only safe with our experienced guides
Avoid weekends at popular spots – our guides know the quiet alternatives
Bring business cards – locals love trading Instagram handles!
Join our private Facebook group “Legend Travel Group Vietnam Photographers” before departure
Q: Do I need to be a professional photographer?
A: No! We welcome all levels – from smartphone shooters to full-frame pros.
Q: Are the tours only for solo travelers?
A: Primarily yes, but couples and friends are welcome in our small groups.
Q: Is the famous Train Street still open for photos?
A: Yes – but only at safe, permitted times with our licensed guides.
Q: What if I want a private tour?
A: Available from $150/day – contact us directly.
Solo travelers, lifelong friends (Source: Internet)Every Vietnam Tours photography booking:
Plants 15 trees in northern Vietnam
Uses reusable metal straws & bottles
Supports local families featured in portraits
Promotes ethical street photography practices
Book your spot on our next small-group photography tour departing from Hanoi!
Contact us 24/7:
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222
Email: sales@legendtravelgroup.com
Website: https://www.legendtravelgroup.com
By Legend Travel Group – Creating Award-Winning Photography Adventures Since 2008
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