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 border mountains and forests, approximately 14 km from the Landmark 0 area, the village features highland landscapes and the traditional lifestyle of the Ha Nhi people. It preserves many traditional cultural values, including costumes, rituals, folk dances, and community activities. The village layout, combining houses, village paths, mountain scenery, and the daily life of the residents, creates layers of imagery rich in local identity. The highland terrain, mountain clouds, and open space allow for a variety of framing options, from panoramic shots of the village nestled in the mountains to scenes of daily life and detailed cultural aspects of the Ha Nhi people. 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 source: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, mia.vn.

Location rules

• Written approval for filming must be obtained from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dien Bien Province.
• Strictly prohibited to cut down special-use 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