In May, 2015, I travelled to Da Nang, a popular tourist destination along the coast of central Vietnam.
vietnam han market
But none of the tourist attractions left a stronger impression on me than the Han Market in Da Nang.
vietnam han market

You will see many store owners napping before the market opens.

vietnam han market
Businesses start at around 4pm. Shortly after, the market would already be packed with people. You can find anything in the market, including women’s underwear.
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
Meanwhile, kids find their own entertainment.
vietnam han market
vietnam han market
Tourists tend to take pictures of famous landmarks, but they often miss the people and things happening around them. But I love taking street snapshots because there is a lot more depth to people and their everyday lives than scenery.
Camera : Hasselblad 500 C/M & Leica M6
FIlm : Kodak Protra 400 / Etkar 100

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Ryann Chan is a photojournalist and freelance photographer. His photos have appeared in InMedia.