Mai Chau Terraced Fields (Located in Lac Village)
Lac Village, Mai Ha Commune, Phu Tho Province
Production ready
PAI 3.1
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 7 days
Category: Forest / mountain / caves
Mai Chau Terraced Fields - A landscape of lush green terraced rice fields. Mai Chau Terraced Fields, Mai Ha Commune, Phu Tho Province – a tiered farming terrain nestled in a mountain valley, providing a setting with great depth for cinema and documentaries. The site's standout feature is the structure of the fields arranged in layers along contour lines, creating a visual effect of winding steps hugging the mountainside. This terrain offers strong aesthetic value for drone shots, wide shots, and frames that utilize depth and natural geometric lines. The landscape changes according to the annual farming cycle, from the young rice seedling stage to the golden harvest, providing a diverse color palette—a favorable factor for crews requiring seasonal Northwest highland agricultural settings. The open space, with few structures obstructing the view, is suitable for nature and agricultural documentaries, films exploring mountain labor and livelihoods, or scenes requiring traditional farming terrain. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Vietnam.vn, Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
Location fees
General information
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Deposit
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Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies apply to domestic and international film crews.
Location rules
Do not litter, damage the landscape, or disturb vegetation; minimize the use of polluting materials/effects.
Permission must be obtained from the households owning the fields.
Upon completion of filming, all props, equipment, and waste must be cleared, and the area must be restored to its original state.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Special Hazards
Steep terraced fields with narrow ridges.
Landscape dependent on the rice season (young seedlings/harvest).
Access route includes steep mountain passes (via National Highway 6 through Thung Khe Pass).
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
31.7°C
Feels like 32.3°C
Weather
Mưa phùn
Humidity 52%
Wind direction
North
12.9 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
