The Saigon Museum of Art is hosed in a lovel set of late 19th century buildings. With 3 floors of exhibits there are many hallways, courtyards, stairways , and other period details to photograph. There is a fee of 300k vnd per hour to use a camera vs. your phone.
Mai Chau is a great location for photography and is very popular during late winter and early spring (December to February) when the hills are full of plum blossoms. In addition to the plum trees people come to visit the many waterfalls. Waterfalls In the heart of Mai Chau, you’ll discover a collection of scenic waterfalls. Among them: Waterfall Name Best Time to Visit Mu…
The Fito Museum, located at 41 Hoang Du Khuong Street in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. It’s Vietnam’s first museum dedicated to traditional Vietnamese medicine and pharmacy. Established in 2007, this unique cultural institution preserves and showcases over 3,000 items related to traditional Vietnamese medicinal practices dating back to the Stone Age. The museum ois housed in a restored five-story building designed to reflect…
The Thich Quảng Đức Monument marks the exact location where Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk Thich Quảng Đức self-immolated on June 11, 1963, in protest of the South Vietnamese government’s persecution of Buddhists. The famous photograph of his self-immolation, taken by Malcolm Browne, became one of the most influential images of the 20th century and brought global attention to the political situation in Vietnam. The memorial…
The Southern Women’s Museum, located at 202 Vo Thi Sau Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, stands as a representation of the contributions of Vietnamese women throughout history. Established in 1985, this three-story colonial-style building houses extensive collections spanning from the wartime era to modern day, focusing on the role of women in Vietnam’s development. The museum’s exterior reflects French colonial architecture, with its…
23rd September Park (Công viên 23 Tháng 9) is a significant urban green space located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, stretching between Pham Ngu Lao Street and Le Lai Street. The park is approximately 12 hectares and serves as a central recreational area for both locals and tourists. It is located in the northern end of District 1 close to Bui Vien…
Well “pro wrestling” has come to Vietnam. A campy bit of theater sure to entertain. Certainly an interesting subject for photography.
When you are doing the Ha Giang Loop there are two weekend markets to consider Dong Van and Meo Vac — both worth getting up early for. All kinds of goods are for sale and the brightly colored ethnic minority women make for colorful photographs. The Dong Van market is a bit more concentrated and may have more colorfully attired attendees. But what makes the…
In the rural mountainous regions of Vietnam the kids roam the fields, dirt roads and villages. They are free to roam and just be kids — few adults hovering over them. Rarely clean but always adorable.
