Bai Dinh Pagoda
Production readyXom 6, Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province
About this location
Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh): An Epic Buddhist Cinematic Setting Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh) – located within the buffer zone of the Trang An Landscape Complex (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – is one of the most massive Buddhist architectural complexes in Southeast Asia, offering filmmakers a rare, grand, and magnificent filming location. Spanning over 500 hectares, the complex harmoniously blends ancient spiritual spaces with large-scale architecture. The site features two distinct filming areas: the ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda, nestled in a serene high-mountain cave, and the new pagoda area, which boasts numerous record-breaking traditional architectural structures. Notable visual highlights include the 13-story stupa, the longest corridor of 500 Arhat statues made of bluestone in Asia, the majestic Tam The Hall, and the giant bronze Buddha statue. Surrounded by spectacular limestone mountain ranges, Bai Dinh provides impressive depth for wide-angle drone shots, ancient battlefield scenes, or mystical fantasy settings. The infrastructure here meets international film crew standards: a vast ceremonial plaza for easy set construction, wide internal roads for heavy equipment vehicles, and logistics areas capable of accommodating thousands of extras. This location is suitable for Epic/Period dramas, Martial Arts/Action films, Fantasy/Sci-fi films, Cultural documentaries, and large-scale commercials. Information compiled by PTIT - Image source: Internet
Location rules
- Do not litter
- Maintain general cleanliness
Infrastructure
Accessibility
- 16-45 seat vehicle
- Car / 16-seat vehicle
- Container truck
- Motorbike
Facilities
- Three-phase power
- Near hospital
- 4G/5G internet
- Waiting area
- Set building area
- Water source
- Backup power
- Restrooms
Production support
- Drone filming allowed
- Night filming allowed
- Transport service
- Authority coordination support






