Hang En Cave
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Thuong Trach Commune, Quang Tri Province
Production ready
PAI 3.1
Crew size: Small (1-15)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Natural landscapes
Hang En Cave - The 3rd largest cave in the world. Hang En is located in Thuong Trach Commune, Quang Binh Province, within the core zone of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. The cave is approximately 1,645m long, features three entrances, and reaches widths of over 170m and heights of about 120m. Two entrances at the base of the mountain follow the flow of the Rao Thuong stream, creating a unique topographical structure. The space within Hang En combines primeval forest, the Rao Thuong stream, cave entrances, underground rivers, lakes, and massive stalactite formations. Inside, there are sandy beaches and water surfaces, creating layers of depth and a striking contrast between natural light from the cave entrances and the darkness within. From December to March, sunlight can shine through the cave entrance, creating a signature lighting effect. These features allow for a variety of shot compositions, ranging from wide-scale cave panoramas to shots featuring subjects within a vast natural space. With its cave topography, primeval forest, and underground rivers, Hang En is suitable for nature documentaries, exploration films, scientific films, and cinematic works requiring a pristine, large-scale cave setting. The location was featured in the film Pan (2015), demonstrating its cinematic visual potential. Information compiled from: PTIT Photo credits: Jérémie B. (Wikipedia), Oxalis Adventure
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
There is currently no standard fee regulation. Film crews should contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit a formal request detailing the scale of the production, filming schedule, and may be required to provide a script or content summary for 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 from the state film authority is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the site management unit.
Location rules
Contact and obtain approval from the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board prior to filming.
Do not disturb, damage, or alter stalactites, geological formations, water surfaces, or the cave structure.
Equipment, props, and cables must be arranged safely to avoid impacting the cave and its landscape.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Facilities
Near hospital
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Special Hazards
Risk of slipping when crossing streams, wet rocks, and uneven terrain.
Risk of rising water levels and changing access conditions.
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
Sunrise / sunset
