Tran Quoc Pagoda

About this location

Tran Quoc Pagoda - An ancient heritage space on the West Lake peninsula Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest ancient pagoda located on Golden Fish Island (Đảo Kim Ngư) by West Lake, in Yen Phu ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi. Founded in the 6th century and ranked as a National Historical-Cultural Relic, the pagoda features traditional Buddhist architecture harmonizing with the characteristic water landscape. The highlight of the location is the combination of ancient architecture with the 11-story Lotus-shaped Bao Stupa (Bảo Tháp Lục độ đài sen), the historic bodhi tree, and tranquil vegetation. This intertwining creates visual depth, suitable for capturing panoramic angles and framing centered on a spiritual space. Tran Quoc Pagoda has the potential to serve as a backdrop for documentaries, historical films, political dramas, and tourism promotion. However, film crews need to work with the management unit to determine the filming scope and maintain the solemnity of the place of worship. Information source compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, opposing the State, distorting history, violating sovereignty, sabotaging national solidarity, offending famous figures and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.
• Film crews must contact the Pagoda Management Board, presenting the purpose, content, schedule, and scale of the crew for approval.
• Do not arbitrarily film in the inner sanctuary, ritual areas, or restricted zones without permission from the pagoda.
• Limit noise, loud dialogue, audio equipment, and movement that disrupts worshippers and visitors.
• Crew members must dress modestly and discreetly, maintain a solemn attitude, and refrain from any disrespectful behavior toward the place of worship.
• Do not arbitrarily move ritual items, touch statues, stone steles, trees, or architectural structures; do not position equipment in a way that affects the heritage site.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Traffic congestion