We’re on to part 6 of our mega blog series with successful photographer Sian Owen. In this episode, she takes us through the last stages of her stay in central Vietnam just before she headed to northern Vietnam.
For anyone looking to travel or teaching english in Vietnam, this will be such a useful read for travel tips and recommendations.
← Part 5: Hoi An | Da Nang & Hue: Part 6 →

Backpacking route through Southeast Asia.
Danang
Danang Beach Hotel
“It was very decent, like any casual beach hotel, lots of tourists and a lively beach bar and pool area”

A photo captured by a local Vietnamese lady.
Activities
Dragon Bridge

Photo by NGO TUNG.
“Such an awesome place to visit, the whole bridge lights up at night and sort of livens up the whole city.”

Photo by NGO TUNG.
Marble Mountain

A stunning hill in which looks over the city.
“It’s very commercial and (music plays from the rocks as you hike up) but it’s a really awesome view from the top. The cost is only 400 000 VND.”

Scenic views on a foggy day.
Hue

An awesome riding route.
“Rent a motorbike from Motorvina ($20) and drive along the Hai Van Pass to Hue, if you can’t get a motorbike, there is a bus which costs about $6 and takes 3 hours.”

A beautiful bendy road, on a freezing day.
Accommodation
Charming Riverside Hotel
“I highly recommend this place and they have a really awesome ‘free’ breakfast”

A beautiful and feminine pagoda.
Activities
Imperial City

Letting locals feel what being a photographer is like.
“It’s really worth exploring inside, costs about $6 and I really enjoyed taking photos here. We didn’t get a guide but its possible to get one if you want”

Ancient bridge in a historic city.

Amazing colors in this ancient city.
Abandoned Water park

One of the serene yet interesting places.
“Rent a scooter from motorvina and pay $5 for the day, you can ride out to this beautiful lake, I absolutely loved taking photos of the stunning ruins here”

So serene yet so beautiful.
Food
Hanh

Interesting local delicacies.
“This is a local Vietnamese restaurant that everyone recommends online. The main Hue dish is “Neum Lui’ which is a minced pork kebab on a lemon grass stick with peanut sauce. It wasn’t my favourite, but its worth giving it a try.”
Risotto

Photo from risottorestauranthue
“If you feel like a break from local cuisine you get a pizza or pasta here – it was so delicious!”
Sian Owen is a South African Business Science graduate and photographer. She specializes in wedding and lifestyle photography. This series of bog posts follows her recent trip through Cambodia and Vietnam, showcasing the incredible beauty of these two fascinating countries.
To see more of Sian’s amazing photography, here are her contact details:
Website: www.sianowenphotography.com
Facebook: sian.owen.photography
Instagram: @sianowenphotography, @sian_owen
Email: info@sianowenphotography.com
Phone: +27 79 981 0981
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