Vietnam

Vietnam is a country that left me dazzled and remains one of the places I’d most like to return to, because I have the feeling I didn’t quite “get it”. I have visited Vietnam once, but during that trip I travelled all the way through it by rail, from Ho Chi Minh City in the south to Sapa near the border in the north. This journey allowed me to experience the incredible diversity of Vietnam’s landscapes, from tropical lowlands to misty highlands.

This gallery showcases the iconic limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the winding mountain passes of the Ha Giang Loop. From tranquil waters to dramatic cliffs and vibrant highland valleys, these photographs capture the rich textures, colors, and moods that make Vietnam such a remarkable destination for landscape photography. Travelling the country by rail gave me a unique perspective on its vastness and variety, making even a single visit feel like a deep exploration.

A woman wearing traditional Vietnamese clothing and a conical hat walks on a boat along a river, with an old yellow weathered building and a leafless tree in the background. Hoi An, Vietnam.
A person selling green citrus fruits at a market stall, wearing a traditional conical Asian hat and brown clothing, with large heaps of fruit and plastic crates around. Vietnam, Hanoi.
A misty waterfall flowing down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green foliage, with a metal bridge visible in the background. Vietnam, Sapa.
Ancient stone archway on a narrow path leading to a traditional building surrounded by lush green trees, set against tall, forested mountains under a cloudy sky. Viet Nam, Vietnam.
A person wearing a traditional Asian conical straw hat shopping at a street market, surrounded by bags of produce including turmeric, onions, and other vegetables.
A train coming toward a narrow residential street with people and motorcycles on the sidewalk. Hanoi, Viet Nam, Vietnam
Two people sitting on stairs outside a yellow wall with a wooden door and window, a bicycle leaning against the stairs, and some greenery in the top left corner.
Night view of a bridge with a dragon-shaped sculpture illuminated in green and blue lights, reflecting on the water below with city lights in the background.
Two farmers wearing traditional conical hats work in a rice paddy beside a river, with green hills and rocky cliffs in the background.
A scenic view of a multi-tiered waterfall flowing over rocks surrounded by lush green vegetation with a misty atmosphere and a bridge at the top in the background. Vietnam, Viet Nam, Sapa.
Stone dragon sculpture on rocky landscape with distant mountains and a colorful sunset sky. Vietnam, Tam Coc.
Multiple green mountains with varying shades, layered and covered in greenery, under a light sky with some mist or fog. Sapa, Viet Nam, China.
Sunlight shining through clouds over a mountain range with lush green ridges and a winding road.
A lush green valley surrounded by tall, mist-covered mountains with a small, ornate building at the base of one mountain.