Market guides

A first morning at Bac Ha market

Plan a relaxed market visit, from breakfast and small purchases to respectful photography.

Marketgoers gather around produce beneath colourful umbrellas.

Plan a relaxed market visit, from breakfast and small purchases to respectful photography.

Begin with breakfast

Take a slow first lap before reaching for your camera. The food stalls are a good place to pause and see what is being cooked. Point to a dish you like, ask the price and choose a seat where you can keep bags out of the aisle.

Look before you photograph

A busy stall is a workplace. Ask before taking a portrait and step aside when people carry baskets through. If you buy cloth, ask about its material and how to wash it. A small conversation can tell you more than a quick photograph.

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