Thang Long Imperial Citadel

About this location

Thang Long Imperial Citadel - A Royal Palace Space for Cinema Located in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. With over a thousand years of history and a well-preserved system of relics, this location offers a backdrop rich in historical, architectural, and archaeological value, highly suitable for films exploring Vietnamese heritage, culture, and history. The space of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel allows for a wide range of shooting setups, from scenes recreating imperial courts, rituals, and historical events to stories of urban memory and cultural identity. The system of city gates, palace foundations, archaeological zones, ramparts, and structures such as Doan Mon, Kinh Thien Palace, and the Hanoi Flag Tower creates a setting with historical depth, meeting diverse staging requirements and delivering visually rich cinematic value. The location effectively accommodates the production needs of various formats, including historical films, feature films, television series, documentaries, commercials, music videos, and art projects. The combination of royal architecture, archaeological traces, and green landscapes helps faithfully recreate historical settings while offering frames rich in cultural identity and aesthetic value. Information compilation prepared by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Location rules

• Strictly comply with the Cultural Heritage Law. Absolutely no trespassing, drilling, scratching, or altering the structure of artifacts, ramparts, and archaeological relics.
• Absolute ban on the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Flycams/Drones) as it is located within a national security no-fly zone (Ba District/Ba Dinh District), unless special permits are obtained from the Operations Department - Ministry of National Defense.
• Do not use flammable/explosive materials or large-scale prop smoke to protect the ecosystem and wooden structures.
• Strictly prohibited content: revealing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, insulting celebrities and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Special attention is required when filming in Zone I protection areas of Special National Relics (Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy), the Ba Dinh political center area (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building), and military, security, and defense areas in accordance with specialized management regulations.
• For international film crews, it is mandatory to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.

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