Vietnam on National Geographic by Tran Tuan Viet

Tran Tuan Viet is a dedicated photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty and culture of Vietnam. He began his journey with National Geographic in 2015 by joining their photo community. His work started to gain recognition for its authentic portrayal of Vietnamese life.

In 2019, Viet was honored to become a contributing photographer for National Geographic. Through his work for National Geographic, he aspires to inspire and educate others about the rich diversity and beauty of Vietnam. His journey with NatGeo remains a significant and cherished milestone in his career. Here are some highlights of his contributions to National Geographic:

2024

  • National Geographic – Expeditions Main Catalog
  • National Geographic – Travel newsletter

2022

  • National Geographic – Travel newsletter
  • National Geographic – Animal newsletter

2021

2020

  • National Geographic Travel UK – photo feature
  • National Geographic Espana – photo feature

2019

2018

2017

2016

  • National Geographic Your Shot – Best of December, 2016
  • National Geographic / Photo of the Day – Field of Fragrance

Photographs by Viet on National Geographic

Viet’s work has been featured in numerous National Geographic platforms, including National Geographic Magazine, photography books, almanacs, newsletters, and social media accounts, showcasing Vietnam’s stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures.

Images below are highlight of more than 200 Vietnam photographs by Viet have been featured on National Geographic since 2015.

Farmer knit bamboo basket in Hung Yen, NG001
Farmer knit bamboo basket in Hung Yen, NG001
Stilt fishermen in Nam Dinh, NG002
Stilt fishermen in Nam Dinh, NG002
Children play on sand dunes, Binh Thuan, NG003
Children play on sand dunes, Binh Thuan, NG003
Farmer in palmyra field, NG006
Farmer in palmyra field, NG006
Stilt fishermen, NG009
Stilt fishermen, NG009
Watering, NG010
Watering, NG010
Balance, NG011
Balance, NG011
Raising ducks, NG013
Raising ducks, NG013
Children play on the sand dune, NG014
Children play on the sand dune, NG014
Son Tra cave, NG015
Son Tra cave, NG015
Night candle festival, NG018
Night candle festival, NG018
Knitting bamboo basket, NG021
Knitting bamboo basket, NG021
Coracle boat fishermen, NG022
Coracle boat fishermen, NG022
Buddhist prayers, NG024
Buddhist prayers, NG024
Fisherman in Hoi An, NG025
Fisherman in Hoi An, NG025
Sewing net, NG030
Sewing net, NG030
Worker sews net in Binh Thuan, NG031
Worker sews net in Binh Thuan, NG031
Portrait of a Vietnamese mother, NG038
Portrait of a Vietnamese mother, NG038
Farmer sews net in Kien Giang, NG039
Farmer sews net in Kien Giang, NG039
Cow racing in An Giang, NG040
Cow racing in An Giang, NG040
Farmer with full bike of fishing basket, Hung Yen NG041
Farmer with full bike of fishing basket, Hung Yen NG041
Da Nang Golden bridge, NG042
Da Nang Golden bridge, NG042
Electrician, Bac Ninh, NG043
Electrician, Bac Ninh, NG043
Farmer waters flower in Sa Dec, NG044
Farmer waters flower in Sa Dec, NG044
Drying soy sauce, Hanoi, NG046
Drying soy sauce, Hanoi, NG046
Tam Tien market at dawn, NG047
Tam Tien market at dawn, NG047
Lying buddha, Binh Duong, NG048
Lying buddha, Binh Duong, NG048
Collecting incense sticks, Hanoi, NG049
Collecting incense sticks, Hanoi, NG049
Boy playing tire on sand dune, Ninh Thuan, NG050
Boy playing tire on sand dune, Ninh Thuan, NG050
Mu Cang Chai harvest season, NG051
Mu Cang Chai harvest season, NG051
Drying vermicelli, NG052
Drying vermicelli, NG052
Playing chess, NG054
Playing chess, NG054
Long Coc tea hills, NG055
Long Coc tea hills, NG055
Incense worker, NG058
Incense worker, NG058
Ban Gioc waterfall, NG060
Ban Gioc waterfall, NG060
Fishermen NG062
Fishermen NG062
Ballerina, NG63
Ballerina, NG63
Water buffalo, NG64
Water buffalo, NG64
Japanese cover bridge, NG67
Japanese cover bridge, NG67
Night candle festival, NG68
Night candle festival, NG68
Ro Cho fisherman, NG69
Ro Cho fisherman, NG69
Clamp huts, NG70
Clamp huts, NG70
Trang An wharf, NG71
Trang An wharf, NG71
Flooding season in Vietnam, NG72
Flooding season in Vietnam, NG72
Hanoi street vendor, NG73
Hanoi street vendor, NG73
Raising ducks, NG74
Raising ducks, NG74
Tran Quoc pagoda, NG76
Tran Quoc pagoda, NG76
Clay pots maker, NG77
Clay pots maker, NG77
Portrait of a Chams girl, NG78
Portrait of a Chams girl, NG78
Clamp crawling, NG81
Clamp crawling, NG81
Da Lat at dawn, NG82
Da Lat at dawn, NG82
Ong Nui statue, NG88
Ong Nui statue, NG88
Banh It temple, NG89
Banh It temple, NG89
Eo Gio, Strait of Wind, NG91
Eo Gio, Strait of Wind, NG91
Queen beach, NG92
Queen beach, NG92
Tu Nham beach, NG93
Tu Nham beach, NG93
Lying buddha, NG99
Lying buddha, NG99
Farmers by the leafless tree, NG100
Farmers by the leafless tree, NG100
Sunrise fog in Da Lat, NG104
Sunrise fog in Da Lat, NG104
Misty Long Coc tea hills, NG108
Misty Long Coc tea hills, NG108
Coracle fishing, NG109
Coracle fishing, NG109