According to the 35-year-old photographer, his intention was to showcase Vietnam’s natural beauty through his own lens, highlighting the unique and harmonious interplay between nature and man.

On his recent trip to Vietnam, Daniel’s first stop was Quang Phu Cau, a village on the outskirts of Hanoi. “The village is where artisans have been handcrafting incense sticks for generations,” he wrote. “This unique and vibrant place is a feast for the eyes, and you can either use your camera or a drone to get a top bird’s eye view of the iconic scene! Get ready to create award-winning images that are truly special and will stimulate the senses long after you’ve left this magical place,” he added.

Currently based in Bali, Indonesia, Kordan is a landscape photographer. He regularly travels to many places around the world including Japan, Myanmar, Antarctica, Iceland, Italy and most recently Vietnam.

The vibrant landscape of Quang Phu Cau village from a bird’s eye view.

The craft village is a wonderful tourist attraction on the outskirts of Hanoi.

The soy sauce village of Hung Yen through Daniel’s lens.

The magical scenery of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, about 150 kilometers from Hanoi.

Daniel continues his journey to the Long Coc Tea Valley in Phu Tho Province, which is part of the northern midland and mountainous region.

Mu Cang Chai, a district of Yen Bai Province, about 300 kilometers from Hanoi, is picturesque when the rice terraces are flooded.

The H’Mong people are indigenous to this land.

Tu Le Valley in Yen Bai Province is also one of Daniel’s favorite destinations in Vietnam. The place is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and spectacular terraced fields.