Hai Ninh Pagoda

Hai Ninh Pagoda, Hai Phong: A Period & Spiritual Film Location Hai Ninh Pagoda (commonly known as Dong Thien Pagoda) is an ancient temple dating back to the Later Le Dynasty. The complex was reconstructed in 1933, featuring traditional Northern Buddhist architecture with a solemn main hall, a serene atmosphere, and a collection of ancient statues preserved intact for decades. From a cinematic perspective, Hai Ninh Pagoda offers culturally rich camera angles thanks to the harmonious blend of somber wooden structures, gilded carvings, and a shaded courtyard. The intricate interior decorations and the spacious temple grounds allow filmmakers to easily recreate spiritual settings, monastic life, or narratives set in the ancient Northern Delta. This location is particularly suitable for period dramas, spiritual films, historical-social dramas, and heritage documentaries. The temple grounds are flat, and the location is conveniently connected to the Hai Phong city center, providing maximum support for equipment staging, vehicle access, and logistics for film crews. Compiled by PTIT - Photo source: PTIT