Cherry Blossom Island

About this location

Cherry Blossom Island - A floral spectacle in the heart of Pa Khoang Lake Cherry Blossom Island is located in the Pa Khoang Lake area, within Keo Village, Muong Phang Commune, Dien Bien Province. It is a prominent landmark associated with the eco-tourism and cultural landscape of Muong Phang. The island features a cherry blossom garden with thousands of trees, creating a distinctive landscape amidst the lake and the mountains of the Northwest. The location is also tied to cultural, tourism, and exchange activities between Vietnam and Japan, most notably the Cherry Blossom Festival held on the island. From a visual perspective, the rows of cherry trees, the surface of Pa Khoang Lake, the mountainous terrain, and the open space on the island allow for a wide variety of shots, from panoramic nature vistas to medium and close-up shots of flowers and foliage. In particular, the changing colors of the blossoms by season provide opportunities to create vibrant, visually recognizable frames. With its natural landscape combined with unique cultural elements, Cherry Blossom Island is suitable as a backdrop for feature films, documentaries, travelogues, and works exploring nature, culture, Vietnam-Japan friendship, or stories about highland life. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: Tho dia Dien Bien

Location rules

• A 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

• Cherry Blossom Peak Season