Bau Ca Cai

About this location

Bau Ca Cai – Mangrove Ecological Space Located in Binh Thuan Commune, Binh Son District, Quang Ngai Province, Bau Ca Cai is a highly distinctive mangrove ecosystem. It is renowned for thousands of white-bark mangrove trees (Cọc trắng) planted in straight, orderly rows across a vast water surface, creating a pristine and majestic landscape. With its unique geometric surface structure and seasonal visual transformations—such as the autumn-winter leaf drop that exposes stark white branches—the location exudes a surreal, mystical ambiance. The open, unobstructed vistas provide ideal conditions for wide-angle aerial shots. Meanwhile, setting up cameras on traditional basket boats weaving through the tree rows is perfect for tracking shots that capture a sense of tranquility and isolation. Featuring a naturally sculptural ecological landscape, Bau Ca Cai is particularly suited for nature documentaries, survival films, art house movies, and music videos. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, opposing the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, or insulting historical figures and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments.
• Filming permits from local authorities as well as approval and supervision by forest management/ranger authorities are mandatory, as this is a protective mangrove forest and ecological conservation area.
• 100% of personnel must wear life jackets when moving and working on the water; strict control of personnel and technical equipment weight is required to prevent overloading on basket boats and small rafts.
• Strictly no cutting or breaking of mangrove branches; littering, chemical discharge, or using open fire/smoke/explosives that cause pollution to the water source and natural habitat of aquatic species is strictly prohibited.
• Tripods and equipment must be securely anchored on boats to prevent shaking or falling; absolute insulation and waterproofing standards must be ensured for all machinery and cabling systems.

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Special notes

• flash floods, submerged rocks, whirlpools, wildlife attacks