Vietnamese amateur photographer launches a gallery of thousands photo about Ben Tre due to love
Because of his stressful life and work, Nguyen Quoc Thi (in Ben Tre) started to take pictures of his hometown since 2014. Up to now, he has thousands of beautiful photos and set up a website about Ben Tre with nearly 55,000 visits.
| 5 must-visit places in Southwest Vietnam | |
| Water filtration kiosk in Ben Tre provides clean water for 6,000 households | |
| Beach in Ben Tre covered with horn snails |
Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thi (born in 1988) has been tinkering and created a page specializing in beautiful photos to hope to connect many young people with the same passion. From there, he created an extremely creative playground and loved by thousands of people.
“More than 5 years ago, there was a time when I was stressed with my work and life stuff. At that time I didn't know what to do with my life, but I was lucky enough to have encountered photography. I was really passionate about it. Thanks to this project, I felt like being brought back to life'', the young man from western Vietnam shared about his journey with photography.
 |
| He said: ‘’ After taking photography for a while, I realize that beautiful pictures of Ben Tre are quite modest compared to other regions when shared on social networks although Ben Tre has many beautiful scenes. Due to that fact, I decided to take photos in my homeland to introduce online ''. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| ‘’I have taken photos of many different places but there is no place I love as much as my hometown, Ben Tre. The country-soul in each photo gave me an indescribable sense of peace. It seems to make my soul lighten a lot so that I can balance my increasingly busy life, '' said Thi. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| He tries to save every penny to buy his own equipment. He said: "I am not supported by my relatives because they consider photography impractical and not to make money".(Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| The Ben Tre appeared on Thi's photo page not only beautifies with an immense coconut garden, but also has salt fields, communal roofs, ornamental flower gardens, and very lively living scenes. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| He realized that photography brings many meaningful messages to everyone. He considers photography as an invisible rope that unintentionally connects people together to share moments in life. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| Some beautiful and valuable photos were also bought by several individuals, helping him to have more money to continue his passionate photo hunting journey. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| Many unforeseen accidents sometimes made him miserable. ‘It's like when I go to a new land to take pictures, there will be people who are happy with me and there are also some people who are not willing to take pictures of their lives'', he shared. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| Before, the photography job did not bring him any revenue. Nowadays, he is able to make money from his passion. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| Now, his family and friends have started to support so that he no longer has to be alone in his passion for photography. (Photo: VN Express) |
 |
| Up to now, he has thousands of beautiful photos and set up a website about Ben Tre with nearly 55,000 visits. (Photo: VN Express) |
 | Ben Tre hosts Mekong Delta Francophone Day The 21st Francophone Day of the Mekong Delta opened in Ben Tre on March 11th in celebration of the International Francophonie Day (March 20th) and ... |
 | Ben Tre urged to promote its dynamism Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Ben Tre province to attract more investors with high technology along with financial and management capacity to boost ... |
 | Ben Tre: Poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s monument recognised as special relic site The southern province of Ben Tre held a ceremony on July 1st to mark the 195th birth anniversary of poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu and receive ... |
Tags:
Related Stories
Travel
Lao Cai Boosts Holiday Appeal with Adventure and Water Sports
A series of exciting adventure tourism activities such as the paragliding program “Flying over the Water-Pouring Season” and spectacular jet ski performances at Thac Ba Lake are expected to be key highlights helping Lao Cai attract visitors, especially during peak periods like the upcoming April 30-May 1 holiday.
April 23, 2026 | 10:56
World
Promoting Vietnam’s Image to Danish and International Audiences
On April 17, the Embassy of Vietnam in Denmark hosted an event titled “Vietnam Today: Milestones in Development, Culture and People,” aimed at showcasing the country’s image, culture, and people to Danish and international friends, while also announcing a series of activities to mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Denmark in 2026.
April 20, 2026 | 09:46
Recommended
Handbook
Ha Noi Offers Free Public Transport During Holiday Period
Ha Noi will waive fares for buses and urban rail services during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, Reunification Day (April 30), and International Labour Day (May 1), covering 128 subsidized bus routes and two metro lines for a total of seven days.
April 25, 2026 | 13:14
Handbook
Vietnam Updates Legal Framework for Overseas Missions with Newly Adopted Law
On the afternoon of April 23, as part of the agenda of the First Session of the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam, the legislature voted to adopt the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with a high approval rate.
April 24, 2026 | 14:58
Handbook
Proposed Cultural Boost: 2% Budget Floor and New National Holiday
The draft Resolution on the development of Vietnamese culture introduces a range of breakthrough mechanisms, including ensuring a minimum allocation of 2% of the state budget for culture and granting employees a paid day off on “Vietnam Cultural Day".
April 21, 2026 | 13:58
Handbook
Vietnam-Europe Cooperation on AI in the Judiciary
On April 16, the Embassy of Vietnam in Hungary, in coordination with the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Hungary, organized a scientific workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Court and Judicial System - European Union (EU) Experience and Applications for Vietnam.” The event brought together technology experts, legal scholars, and researchers from Vietnam and various European countries.
April 17, 2026 | 13:48
Handbook
Doctoral Candidates Commissioned to Master Core Technologies, with Support of up to VND 1 Billion per Year
The “Program to support outstanding doctoral candidates for the 2026-2030 period” introduces, for the first time, a mechanism for large-scale, direct investment in doctoral candidates, with maximum funding of up to VND 1 billion per person per year.
April 14, 2026 | 10:52
Handbook
Vietnam’s Growing Economic Influence Highlighted by Indonesian Media
Statistical data comparing the 10 largest economies in Asia by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the 1980-2025 period show that the region’s economic center of gravity has shifted significantly.
April 10, 2026 | 14:49
Handbook
Proposal to Provide Free Textbooks Nationwide from 2029-2030 Academic Year
The Ministry of Education and Training is drafting regulations on free textbooks, proposing to provide free textbooks to general education students and learners at educational institutions implementing the general education curriculum and the continuing education program at the upper secondary level nationwide from the 2029-2030 academic year.
April 01, 2026 | 11:26
Handbook
Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse) Weather Forecast
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has released its weather outlook for regions nationwide during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday of the Year of the Horse, from February 13 to 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year).
February 15, 2026 | 07:15