VIETNAM – Ho Chi Minh City – Cho Lon Neighborhood Through the Lens

Description

After exchanging information on basic photography at a local coffee shop, travelers can explore Cho Lon with an experienced photographer. Walking through small alleys, connecting with local people to take great portraits, or visiting local Chinese pagodas are the experiences travelers will enjoy during this photography tour in a less-traveled part of the city. This is an excellent opportunity to bring back colorful Ho Chi Minh City photographs.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Ho Chi Minh City – Visiting Cu Chi Tunnel.
• Ho Chi Minh City – Attend the circus “An O” show at Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.

Selling points

• Suitable for all people who love photography, from beginners with smartphones to experienced photographers.
• A great chance to observe the local life in non-touristic spots.
• Half-day activity which can be easily added in Ho Chi Minh City
• Experienced expat photographer tour leader who has lived in the city for a long time.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: This walking tour is an environmentally friendly experience.

Support for local communities: The activity is supporting local artists/photographers in Ho Chi Minh which also directly helps to make their artistic works more economically viable.

Cultural engagement: The tour provides participants an opportunity to learn about the local way of life, fostering respect for local cultures.

This experience embodies the essence of sustainable and responsible tourism. By seamlessly blending cultural engagement with eco-friendly practices, participants not only support local artists and their communities but also cultivate a deeper understanding and respect for the rich tapestry of local life.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Duration: 4 hours (06:00 – 10:00)
• Free of charge for pick-up & drop-off service in centrally located hotels. The photographer suggests a meeting point in the center for guests staying outside the pick-up area.

Min pax

1

Max pax

4

How to sell it

• A different way to explore Ho Chi Minh City’s less visited areas.
• Perfect for guests interested in photography; the tour is only designed for this.
• The photographer leading the tours is skillful and can adapt to all kinds and levels of participants.
• The photographers can speak English & French
• Travelers will have the opportunity to improve their photography skills.
• The area in Cho Lon where Mr. Adrien Jean, the photographer leader, is going is ideally suited for photography – many colorful buildings, old apartments, local markets, etc.

Why this activity

• A unique photography tour in Ho Chi Minh City’s less well-known areas
• To increase the number of activities in Ho Chi Minh City
• To be able to offer photography experiences in a variety of destinations in Vietnam.

Good to combine with

• A half-day city tour in the center of Ho Chi Minh City.
• Vespa after dark in the evening.

Do not combine with

• It is less attractive to combine it with another Cho Lon tour.
• Another photo activity in the same destination, unless clients request.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

The photographer Adrien Jean has a website for direct booking.

Pros

• The unique activity is led by an experienced photographer who has lived in Saigon for a long time.
• The spots for photos are local, and travelers get to know hidden places in District 5, non-touristy.
• The photographer is flexible in helping check the quality of the photo taken and showing guests how they can improve.
• The photographer is used to lead tours for English & French speaking travelers.
• Guests will walk freely and efficiently in the area, and the locals are amiable.

Cons

• It was a very early departure.
• Guests can only visit the market for a short time.
• If we have four pax in one group, the photographer’s time on each individual will be less than with a three or 2-pax group. The more pax, the shorter the time he can share with each participant, but travelers will likely be more active in their composition.
• If there are significant differences in photography skill levels between the participants, the experienced ones could get bored initially.
• It is affected by the weather.

Information

• Guests will have a short meeting at the local coffee shop for a briefing, and the photographer will assess some of the travelers’ habits and their knowledge of photography and then explain some necessary photography theory.
• He offers some different logistics, depending on the interest of the participants.
• He explains street life photos, focus, lighting, composition, etc.
• Insurance excluded.

Alerts

• Unless there is a storm, the photographer always manages to run the tour with the rain showers, which lasts about 45 minutes. During that time, he finds a place to shoot indoors or a coffee shop to discuss photography while waiting for the rain to end.
• The lack of light is a more significant problem during a photo tour than the rain, so don’t worry about a strong shower.

Price range

From 60$ per pax based on 2 pax per group

Inclusion

• Local light breakfast at a local market.
• a coffee or a drink
• Transportation (pick-up & drop-off in the district 1)
• Photography guidance
• Photography booklet (in English)
• Entrance fees (if applicable)

Exclusion

Camera and lenses.

Possible Extra

• Surcharge for overtime if any.

Remark

In case of a fully booked booking in the morning, we can suggest the Sunset Tour as an alternative option.

The option name: Saigon by sunset through your lens (Supplier name: Travel through history and time)

Sum-up of activity:

2:00pm: Pick up from your hotel and head to the district 4 for a drink to start our afternoon.

3:00pm: first step on this photography journey to a sprawling maze of small streets & alleys symbolizing the old Saigon surviving in the center of modern Ho Chi Minh city.
4:00pm: Visit of a very photogenic old building hidden in the heart of the city and very popular amongst locals.
Walk to the dwarf by the river.
5:10pm: Transfer by waterbus to enjoy another perspective of the city and capture the skyline at golden hour
5:40pm: Sunset by the river
6pm: Back to the hotel

Important notes

• Check the availability of booking directly with Mr. Adrien Jean before confirming the booking on ERP.
• Mr Adrien Jean offers two activities: Down in Chinatown and Travel through History and Time.
• Always book a private tour for our travelers.

Special Guide notes

• No Easia Guide

Different Choice

• The same activity is not provided in the South, but we can recommend other photography tours in Hanoi or Hoi An
• If clients have already visited Cho Lon, we recommend a “Travel through History and Time” tour.

Contact

Mr. Adrien Jean

Street & Travel Photographer  

Phone: (+84)9 27 33 72 12

https://www.adrienjeanphotography.com/

English

Cho Lon through the lens

Head to the Cho Lon neighborhood where you will start your photography tour. After a drink in a local coffee shop, where you will discuss with the photographer who will assess your photography knowledge, you will start exploring the area. You will walk in Cho Lon and discover off-the-beaten-path places, small alleys where locals enjoy morning coffees, old colorful apartments, busy markets, or Chinese temples, all of which provide endless possibilities for photographs. During the tour, you will learn more about photography and improve your skills in how to capture light, how to compose a picture, and visual storytelling.

Note:
Duration: 4 hours (06:00 -10:00)
The itinerary might change depending on the weather, festivals, skill of photographers, etc.
Starting point & End point: at your hotel (in District 1)

French

Objectif sur Cho Lon
Pour votre tour centré autour de la photographie, vous vous rendrez dans le fameux quartier de Cho Lon. Vous commencerez par aller dans un café local où vous discuterez avec le photographe qui déterminera vos compétences et connaissances photographiques avant de vous laisser partir explorer les alentours. Vous vous baladerez dans Cho Lon et découvrirez des lieux écartés des itinéraires touristiques, des petites allées où les locaux vont boire leur premier café, de vieux appartements colorés, des marchés animés ou des temples chinois, bref, des endroits qui possèdent un incroyable potentiel photographique. Au cours de ce tour, vous en apprendrez plus sur la photo et améliorerez votre technique pour capter la lumière, composer une photo ou raconter une histoire.

Note:
Durée: 4 heures (06 h 00 – 10 h 00) 
L’itinéraire peut être modifié en fonction du temps, des festivals, des compétences des photographes, etc.
Point de départ et d’arrivée : à votre hôtel (dans le District 1)

Spanish

Cho Lon a través del objetivo
Para su excursión centrada en la fotografía, se dirigirá al famoso distrito de Cho Lon. Empezará yendo a un café local donde charlará con el fotógrafo, que evaluará sus habilidades y conocimientos fotográficos antes de dejarle salir a explorar los alrededores. Paseará por Cho Lon y descubrirá lugares poco turísticos, pequeñas callejuelas donde los lugareños van a tomar su primer café, coloridos pisos antiguos, bulliciosos mercados o templos chinos; en resumen, lugares con un increíble potencial fotográfico. En este recorrido, aprenderá más sobre fotografía y mejorará su técnica para captar la luz, componer una foto o contar una historia.

Notas:
Duración: 4 horas (06:00 – 10:00)
El itinerario está sujeto a cambios en función del tiempo, los festivales, las habilidades de los fotógrafos, etc.
Lugar de salida y llegada: en su hotel (en el distrito 1)

Italian

Cho Lon attraverso l’obiettivo
Dirigetevi al quartiere di Cho Lon dove inizierete il vostro tour fotografico. Dopo un drink in un bar locale, dove si discuterà con il fotografo che valuterà le vostre conoscenze fotografiche, inizierete and esplorare l’area. Camminerete a Cho Lon e scoprirete luoghi fuori dai sentieri battuti, piccoli vicoli dove la gente del posto ama caffè mattutini, vecchi appartamenti colorati, mercati affollati o templi cinesi, che offrono infinite possibilità per le fotografie. Durante il tour imparerete di più sulla fotografia e migliorerete le vostre abilità su come catturare la luce, come comporre un’immagine e raccontare storie visive.

Nota :
Durata: 4 ore (06:00 – 10:00)
L’itinerario è soggetto a modifiche in base al tempo, ai festival, alle capacità dei fotografi, ecc.
Punto di partenza e di arrivo: presso il vostro hotel (nel distretto 1)

German

Cho Lon durch die Linse.  

Sie begeben sich in die Umgebung von Cho Lon, wo auch Ihre Foto-Tour beginnt. Nach einem Getränk in einem örtlichen Café, in welchem Sie ein Gespräch mit dem Fotografen führen, der Ihre Fähigkeiten beurteilen wird, beginnen Sie mit der Erkundung der Gegend. Sie werden durch Cho Lon laufen und Plätze abseits üblicher Touristenpfade besuchen sowie auch kleine Gassen, in denen Einheimische ihren morgendlichen Kaffee genießen, alte farbenfrohe Apartments, betriebsame Märkte oder chinesische Tempel – all diese Dinge bieten endlose Möglichkeiten zum Schießen von Fotos. Während der Tour lernen Sie mehr über Fotografie oder verbessern Ihre Fähigkeiten darin, Licht einzufangen oder zur Bildkomposition, und Sie erfahren, wie man mit Bildern eine Geschichte erzählt. 

Hinweis: 
Dauer: 4 Stunden – von 06 Uhr bis 10 Uhr
Der Reiseverlauf kann sich je nach Wetter, Festivals, Fähigkeiten der Fotografen usw. ändern.
Start- und Endpunkt: in Ihrem Hotel (im Bezirk 1)

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