Ao Ba Om

About this location

Ao Ba Om - Imprint of Southern Khmer Cultural Landscape Ao Ba Om, also known as Square Pond, is a national scenic spot located in Nguyet Hoa Ward, Vinh Long Province. The site stands out with its nearly square freshwater pond, surrounded by ancient star and rubber trees. The combination of the water surface, green canopy, and protruding root systems creates a natural landscape appearance characteristic of the Southern region. Associated with the cultural life of the Southern Khmer community, Ao Ba Om preserves the folklore about a woman named Om, linked to the origin of the place name. Visually, the tranquil water surface, ancient tree canopies, and unique root structures create multiple layers of visual space. This is suitable material for capturing wide, medium, and close-up shots, while adding depth to scenes focused on nature and indigenous culture. With its natural landscape and Khmer cultural imprints, Ao Ba Om is suitable as a backdrop for cultural documentaries, ethnological research films, and works exploring Southern community life. The water space combined with the ancient tree system can also serve social-psychological feature film scenes using the Western region's nature as a background. Filming organization requires field surveys and working with the monument management unit to determine appropriate conditions, scope, and operational plans. Source information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: Internet

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, insulting historical figures and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• - For foreign film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments.
• - Verify the boundaries of protection zones I and II of the monument before arranging shooting activities.
• - Comply with regulations on protecting landscapes, ancient trees, water surfaces, and constituent elements of the monument.
• - Do not arbitrarily move, impact, or damage landscape elements and the monument environment.
• - Ensure safety for visitors and locals, and avoid disrupting activities at the monument.
• - Check and obtain prior approval before using specialized filming equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles (flycams), or setting up lighting and sound systems.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Slippery moss-covered submerged rocks
• Insect bites and stings