A Pa Chai Village

About this location

A Pa Chai Village - A Ha Nhi cultural space at the westernmost point of the country. A Pa Chai Village is located in Sin Thau Commune, Dien Bien Province. It is a cultural village associated with the Ha Nhi ethnic community in the westernmost region of Vietnam. Situated amidst the mountainous border landscape, approximately 14 km from the Landmark 0 area, the village features distinct highland scenery and the traditional lifestyle of the Ha Nhi people. It remains a place that preserves many traditional cultural values, including costumes, rituals, folk dances, and community activities. The village layout, combining traditional houses, village paths, mountainous landscapes, and the daily lives of the residents, creates layers of imagery rich in local identity. The highland terrain, mountain clouds, and open spaces allow for diverse framing, from panoramic shots of the village nestled in the mountains to intimate scenes of daily life and Ha Nhi cultural details. With its pristine landscape and unique cultural values, A Pa Chai Village is suitable as a backdrop for documentaries, cultural films, travelogues, ethnographic films, and works about highland and border life. The village space can also be used to explore stories about community, cultural identity, and life at the country's westernmost point. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo credits: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, mia.vn.

Location rules

• Written approval for filming must be obtained from the Dien Bien Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
• Strictly prohibited to cut down protected forest trees, use fire/flammable materials in the forest, and must strictly comply with regulations on the protection of wild flora and fauna.
• Drone operations require a flight permit from the Operations Department - General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Distance from medical facilities