Dong Hoi Ancient Citadel Relic
Quang Trung - Le Duan Street, Dong Hoi Ward, Quang Tri Province
Production ready
PAI 3.1
Crew size: Medium (16-50)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Heritage, history & culture
Dong Hoi Citadel - A Historic Fortress Relic Dong Hoi Citadel is located in the central area of Dong Hoi Ward, Quang Binh Province. The citadel once served as a vital defensive position for the Dong Hoi region throughout history and is one of the remaining landmarks associated with the fortress system built to protect the Dang Trong (Inner Realm) during the Trinh-Nguyen War. The site was classified as a national-level historical and architectural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1992. The citadel played a crucial role as a military defensive structure, linked to various historical periods from the Nguyen Dynasty and the Can Vuong movement to later resistance wars. Despite significant destruction during the war, the remaining sections still preserve the fortress structure, including crenellated walls, gates, bridges, and traces of the moat. Situated near the Nhat Le River, the site offers a combination of fortress architecture, water features, and urban landscape, making it suitable for capturing panoramic shots, medium shots, and architectural details. Given its military historical value and architectural remnants, the location is ideal for historical films, war dramas, documentaries, and works exploring historical memory or the development and transformation of Dong Hoi city. Information compiled from: PTIT Photo credits: Tuoi Tre Newspaper, Dan Tri, miavn
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Notes
There is currently no standardized fee regulation. Film crews should contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies apply to domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit an official request letter detailing the scale of the production and the filming schedule. A script or content summary may be required for review and approval by the management unit: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit is required from state cinema management agencies, but permission must be obtained directly from the local site management authority.
Location rules
Contact and obtain approval from the site management authority before organizing any filming activities at the relic site.
Do not move, alter, or interfere with any structural components, artifacts, or architectural elements of the relic for filming purposes.
Film crews must ensure security, public order, cleanliness, and the preservation of the landscape during production.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Authority coordination support
Facilities
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
33.7°C
Feels like 28.3°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 76%
Wind direction
West
12.9 m/s
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