Muong Thanh Field

About this location

Muong Thanh Field - The Historical Basin Landscape of Dien Bien Located in the Dien Bien basin within Dien Bien province, Muong Thanh Field sits at an altitude of over 400 m above sea level. Spanning approximately 140 km2 with a length of over 20 km and an average width of about 6 km, it is one of the major rice-producing regions in the Northwest. The vast field stretches between surrounding mountain ranges, accompanied by the Nam Rom River and agricultural residential areas. Beyond its economic value, Muong Thanh is closely linked to the history of the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Campaign. The basin served as a vital strategic area of the battlefield, preserving the mark of a historically significant event for Vietnam. The combination of rice fields, the river, and mountainous terrain provides ideal conditions for panoramic and wide-angle filming, while recreating the historical space and agricultural life of the Northwest region. With its open landscape, basin topography, and distinctive agricultural activities, Muong Thanh Field is well-suited for historical films, war films, documentaries, and social-psychological dramas. The location also holds potential for productions reflecting rural life, indigenous culture, and the relationship between humans and nature in the Northwest. Source compilation by: PTIT Photo source: Internet

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national unity, and insulting historical figures or national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• - Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.
• - Film crews must obtain permission from local authorities and relevant management units prior to filming.
• - Do not arbitrarily damage crops, rice fields, irrigation systems, or the rural landscape.
• - Do not litter, pollute water sources, or disrupt local residents' production activities.
• - When filming at historical relic sites belonging to the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield, specific regulations set by the relic management authority must be strictly followed.

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Special notes

• Landslide
• Toxic gas