Travel with Leica: Northern Vietnam Visual Journey

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Travel with Leica: Northern Vietnam Visual Journey

Name: Travel with Leica: Northern Vietnam Visual Journey
Brand: Leica Official Store Singapore
Price: 2800.0 SGD
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$2,800.00

Long Coc, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Hanoi form the visual soul of Northern Vietnam.

Across these diverse regions, photographers encounter a rare harmony of landscapes, culture, and human stories. From the mirror-like waters of Thai Binh’s Infinite Sea and the timeless rhythms of Nam Dinh’s fishing villages, to the vivid geometry of Quang Phu Cau’s incense craft and the sculpted tea hills of Long Coc, each location offers a cinematic palette of light, texture, and emotion.

For photographers, this journey is a playground of contrasts—misty dawns, golden-hour silhouettes, artisanal crafts, intimate portraits, and sweeping aerial patterns. Every frame becomes an opportunity to explore narrative, depth, and the poetic character of Vietnam’s Northern countryside.

Join Jonathan Tan, Sabah’s renowned landscape photographer who will guide you through the art of storytelling by exploring cultural elements, mastering light, capturing vivid colors and contrasts, and photographing these beautiful landscapes.

Dates:
20 – 25 July 2026

Maximum Participants:
10 pax

Day 1 – Mon 20 July 2026

Kuala Lumpur → Hanoi → Soy Sauce Village

Before 12:00 – Arrive Hanoi (see flight ideas below)
12:00–13:30 – Check-in Old Quarter hotel (e.g., San Boutique 3*), short refresh.
13:30–15:00 – Welcome lunch & briefing

Trip overview, shooting themes, safety.
Gear suggestions (street vs village kit).

15:00–16:30 – Drive to Ban Yen Nhan soy sauce village.
16:30–18:30 – Soy sauce village shoot

Workers handling pots, textures, patterns, overhead shots.
Late afternoon side-light for contrast.

18:30–20:00 – Return to Hanoi, dinner near hotel.
20:30–21:30 – Day 1 Review Session (if energy allows)

Quick selection of 5–10 frames each.
Discuss colour vs monochrome treatment, storytelling angles.

Day 2 – Tue 21 July 2026

Hanoi Street Photography

05:00 – Depart hotel.
05:30–07:15 – Train Street + Hoan Kiem area

Dawn ambience, residents, trains if scheduling allows.
Transition to Hoan Kiem lake for morning walkers and reflections.

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast at hotel + short rest.
10:00–12:30 – Flea market session

Textures, objects, hands, small scenes.

12:30–14:30 – Lunch + rest (heat break).
15:30–17:30 – Backstreet Hanoi session

Narrow lanes, doorways, vendors, layered compositions.

18:30–19:30 – Dinner.
20:00–21:30 – Day 2 Review Session

“A Morning in Hanoi”.
Focus on rhythm of frames, pacing for a future slideshow.

Day 3 – Wed 22 July 2026

Incense Village & Fish Traps → Thai Binh

06:30–08:30– Hotel breakfast + check-out / pack.
08:30–10:00– Drive toQuang Phu Cau incense village.
10:00–12:30–Incense village shoot

Classic red incense patterns, workers arranging bundles.

12:30–13:30– Simple lunch en route.
13:30–15:30–Fish trap village shoot

Craft of making fish traps, weaving details, environmental portraits.

15:30–18:00– Drive toThai Binh, check-in (Selegend 4*).
18:30–19:30– Dinner at hotel or nearby.
20:00–21:30–Day 3 Review Session

Compare colour vs monochrome in craft villages.
Discuss pattern & geometry for print-worthy frames.

Day 4 – Thu 23 July 2026

Infinite Sea of Thai Binh → Nam Dinh Fishing Coast

(Times depend on tide + sunrise, estimate)

03:30–04:00– Depart hotel toInfinite Sealocation.
04:45–07:00–Infinite Sea shoot

Pre-dawn silhouettes, fishermen against reflective water.
Wide + tele compression, abstract reflections.

07:30–09:00– Back to hotel, breakfast.
09:00–12:30– Rest / backup / optional short edit.
12:30–13:30– Lunch.
13:30–15:30– Drive toNam Dinh; check-in (Nam Cuong 4*).
16:00–18:30–Nam Dinh fishing village

Afternoon activity: nets, boats, harbour textures.

19:00–20:00– Dinner.
20:15–21:45–Day 4 Review Session

Day 5 – Fri 24 July 2026

Nam Dinh → Long Coc Tea Hills

07:00–08:00– Breakfast, check-out.
08:00–12:00– Drive ~189 km (about 4 hours) toLong Coc (Phu Tho);
lunch at local restaurant en route.
13:00–14:00– Check-inLong Coc Ecolodge, short rest.
14:30–18:30–Afternoon & sunset @ Long Coc

Overlapping tea hills from high viewpoint
If possible, arrange 1–2 tea pickers for scale.

19:00–20:00– Dinner at ecolodge.
20:15–21:45–Day 5 Review Session

Landscape curation

Day 6 – Sat 25 July 2026

Long Coc Sunrise → Hanoi / Airport → Kuala Lumpur

04:30– Pre-dawn call.
05:00–07:00–Final sunrise session @ Long Coc

Morning mist (if present) between hills.
Telephoto layers.

07:30–09:00– Breakfast, pack, check-out.
09:00–12:30– Drive back towards Hanoi / Noi Bai Airport.
13:30– Estimated arrival at airport (per original plan).

Key Activities:

Dawn landscape photography at iconic locations.
Craft villages: incense & fish traps.
Cultural & human interest photography.
Long Coc tea hill drone & landscape sessions.
Daily photo review and discussions.

What's Included:

5 nights hotel/accommodation (Hanoi, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Long Coc).
Transportation in private van.
Local guide and photography leader.
Entrance fees and local model fees.
Meals as per itinerary.
Review sessions.

Costs Not Included:

International flights.
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Visa (if applicable).
Personal expenses and beverages.
Tips.

Things to note:

Important Information for Participants

Before the tour, we will hold a briefing session to address any questions you may have and confirm essential details.

What to Bring:

Your own camera — any type is welcome.
Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
A notebook or electronic device for note-taking.

Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

This enriching experience is proudly presented in collaboration with Leica Akademie Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that plans can change, and while we hope you can join us, if you need to adjust your participation:

By/Before 31st March 2026: You’ll receive a 50% refund.
After 31st March 2026: Unfortunately, no refunds can be offered.
If we must cancel the event: You will receive a full refund.

Long Coc, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, and Hanoi form the visual soul of Northern Vietnam.

Dates:
20 – 25 July 2026

Maximum Participants:
10 pax

Day 1 – Mon 20 July 2026

Kuala Lumpur → Hanoi → Soy Sauce Village

Before 12:00 – Arrive Hanoi (see flight ideas below)
12:00–13:30 – Check-in Old Quarter hotel (e.g., San Boutique 3*), short refresh.
13:30–15:00 – Welcome lunch & briefing

Trip overview, shooting themes, safety.
Gear suggestions (street vs village kit).

15:00–16:30 – Drive to Ban Yen Nhan soy sauce village.
16:30–18:30 – Soy sauce village shoot

Workers handling pots, textures, patterns, overhead shots.
Late afternoon side-light for contrast.

18:30–20:00 – Return to Hanoi, dinner near hotel.
20:30–21:30 – Day 1 Review Session (if energy allows)

Quick selection of 5–10 frames each.
Discuss colour vs monochrome treatment, storytelling angles.

Day 2 – Tue 21 July 2026

Hanoi Street Photography

05:00 – Depart hotel.
05:30–07:15 – Train Street + Hoan Kiem area

Dawn ambience, residents, trains if scheduling allows.
Transition to Hoan Kiem lake for morning walkers and reflections.

07:30–09:30 – Breakfast at hotel + short rest.
10:00–12:30 – Flea market session

Textures, objects, hands, small scenes.

12:30–14:30 – Lunch + rest (heat break).
15:30–17:30 – Backstreet Hanoi session

Narrow lanes, doorways, vendors, layered compositions.

18:30–19:30 – Dinner.
20:00–21:30 – Day 2 Review Session

“A Morning in Hanoi”.
Focus on rhythm of frames, pacing for a future slideshow.

Day 3 – Wed 22 July 2026

Incense Village & Fish Traps → Thai Binh

06:30–08:30– Hotel breakfast + check-out / pack.
08:30–10:00– Drive toQuang Phu Cau incense village.
10:00–12:30–Incense village shoot

Classic red incense patterns, workers arranging bundles.

12:30–13:30– Simple lunch en route.
13:30–15:30–Fish trap village shoot

Craft of making fish traps, weaving details, environmental portraits.

15:30–18:00– Drive toThai Binh, check-in (Selegend 4*).
18:30–19:30– Dinner at hotel or nearby.
20:00–21:30–Day 3 Review Session

Compare colour vs monochrome in craft villages.
Discuss pattern & geometry for print-worthy frames.

Day 4 – Thu 23 July 2026

Infinite Sea of Thai Binh → Nam Dinh Fishing Coast

(Times depend on tide + sunrise, estimate)

03:30–04:00– Depart hotel toInfinite Sealocation.
04:45–07:00–Infinite Sea shoot

Pre-dawn silhouettes, fishermen against reflective water.
Wide + tele compression, abstract reflections.

07:30–09:00– Back to hotel, breakfast.
09:00–12:30– Rest / backup / optional short edit.
12:30–13:30– Lunch.
13:30–15:30– Drive toNam Dinh; check-in (Nam Cuong 4*).
16:00–18:30–Nam Dinh fishing village

Afternoon activity: nets, boats, harbour textures.

19:00–20:00– Dinner.
20:15–21:45–Day 4 Review Session

Day 5 – Fri 24 July 2026

Nam Dinh → Long Coc Tea Hills

07:00–08:00– Breakfast, check-out.
08:00–12:00– Drive ~189 km (about 4 hours) toLong Coc (Phu Tho);
lunch at local restaurant en route.
13:00–14:00– Check-inLong Coc Ecolodge, short rest.
14:30–18:30–Afternoon & sunset @ Long Coc

Overlapping tea hills from high viewpoint
If possible, arrange 1–2 tea pickers for scale.

19:00–20:00– Dinner at ecolodge.
20:15–21:45–Day 5 Review Session

Landscape curation

Day 6 – Sat 25 July 2026

Long Coc Sunrise → Hanoi / Airport → Kuala Lumpur

04:30– Pre-dawn call.
05:00–07:00–Final sunrise session @ Long Coc

Morning mist (if present) between hills.
Telephoto layers.

07:30–09:00– Breakfast, pack, check-out.
09:00–12:30– Drive back towards Hanoi / Noi Bai Airport.
13:30– Estimated arrival at airport (per original plan).

Key Activities:

Dawn landscape photography at iconic locations.
Craft villages: incense & fish traps.
Cultural & human interest photography.
Long Coc tea hill drone & landscape sessions.
Daily photo review and discussions.

What's Included:

5 nights hotel/accommodation (Hanoi, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Long Coc).
Transportation in private van.
Local guide and photography leader.
Entrance fees and local model fees.
Meals as per itinerary.
Review sessions.

Costs Not Included:

International flights.
Travel insurance (mandatory).
Visa (if applicable).
Personal expenses and beverages.
Tips.

Things to note:

Important Information for Participants

Before the tour, we will hold a briefing session to address any questions you may have and confirm essential details.

What to Bring:

Your own camera — any type is welcome.
Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
A notebook or electronic device for note-taking.

Please note that we reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met. In such cases, a full refund will be provided.

This enriching experience is proudly presented in collaboration with Leica Akademie Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that plans can change, and while we hope you can join us, if you need to adjust your participation:

By/Before 31st March 2026: You’ll receive a 50% refund.
After 31st March 2026: Unfortunately, no refunds can be offered.
If we must cancel the event: You will receive a full refund.

Born in Klang and raised in Sabah from the age of two, Jonathan V. Tan has made a lasting mark on Borneo’s photography landscape, renowned for his awe-inspiring and atmospheric imagery. His evocative work—particularly his mastery of dawn and dusk light—has earned him acclaim across the region. With a camera in hand since the age of 15, he has devoted his life to documenting the world’s beauty before it fades, preserving the landscapes and stories he holds dear. “Capturing the perfect moment is more than just a passion—it’s a lifelong dream,” he once shared. “I strive to preserve what’s left out there, capturing it on image before it fades with time. Through my photography, I hope people can see the world in a new light, experiencing its beauty and diversity from wherever they are.” Jonathan’s dedication to visual storytelling led him to star in the 2011 documentary Shoot for the Sky, aired on the Bio Channel (Astro 731). The film documented his journey across Sabah in a paramotor, revealing never-before-seen aerial perspectives—from the mangroves of Sandakan and the reefs of Semporna to the towering silhouette of Mount Kinabalu. Tan also released his first acclaimed pictorial book on Semporna titled “Moments of Tranquility.” The book captures the lives and sites of Semporna about five years before the Lahad Datu incursion, a body of work he regards as his masterpiece. “The book is a memory of what Semporna was before progress took over,” he said. On the project, Tan shared that he aimed to reveal a side of Semporna that few had ever witnessed, preserving fleeting moments of beauty and cultural life as they were. His photographic journey extends far beyond Borneo. Tan’s work spans Iceland, Alaska, the USA—particularly the American Southwest—Europe, Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand, all in pursuit of that perfect meeting of light, land, and emotion. Today, Jonathan continues to share his artistry through his lens, committed to capturing the profound interplay between light, landscape, and the stories that bind them. Through every image, he hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural world before it inevitably changes with time.

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