Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập)
135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Production ready
PAI 3.3
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Heritage, history & culture
Independence Palace – A Historic Architectural Setting The Independence Palace is a special national historical monument, designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu, with construction beginning in 1962 and completed in 1966. The structure harmoniously blends modern architecture with traditional East Asian elements. From a cinematic perspective, the Palace offers a diverse range of interior spaces, including functional rooms, grand halls, corridors, and distinctive architectural details such as the stone-curtain facade. The overall structure provides significant depth for framing; the corridor axes, open doorways, and symmetrical spaces are ideal for wide shots, medium shots, detailed close-ups of architectural features, and camera movements that emphasize spatial depth. The surrounding grounds and landscape also provide excellent opportunities for exterior filming. This location is suitable for historical dramas, political films, documentaries, and productions recreating the setting of 20th-century Vietnam.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
No data available
Deposit
No data available
Notes
Current laws do not stipulate a standard fee rate. Film crews must contact the location 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 an official request letter detailing crew size and shooting schedule, and may be required to submit a script or synopsis for the management unit's review and approval: - For foreign film crews: Dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a License for Providing Film Production Services Using Locations in Vietnam. Processing time is 20 days from the receipt of a complete and valid dossier. - For domestic film crews: No permit is required from state management agencies for cinema, but direct permission must be obtained from the agency/unit managing the location.
Location rules
Do not litter; maintain general cleanliness.
Do not alter, damage, or modify the architecture, artifacts, landscape, or original elements of the monument.
Do not install equipment, construct sets, or use special effects that may pose a risk to the monument without prior authorization.
Do not bring weapons, flammable or explosive materials, toxic chemicals, animals, or bulky items into the exhibition areas.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Three-phase power
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Backup power
Restrooms
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
28°C
Feels like 32.4°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
13.8 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
