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Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve

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Cat Ba Archipelago, Cat Hai Special administrative region, Hai Phong City

World HeritageHa Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (1994, 2000, 2023)Biosphere ReserveCat Ba Biosphere Reserve (2004)
PAI 69.0Crew size: Large (50+)Processing time: 15 daysCategory: Natural landscapes

About this location

Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve: A Natural Encyclopedia Location Recognized by UNESCO since 2004 and part of the Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago World Natural Heritage site (2023), the Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve, located in Cat Hai District, Hai Phong City, is a masterpiece where forest meets sea. Spanning over 26,000 hectares, it features a chain of five interconnected ecosystems: tropical rainforests on limestone mountains, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and pristine saltwater lagoons. For producers and location managers, Cat Ba serves as an incredibly diverse "ecological film studio." The combination of vast tropical forest canopies, underground streams, majestic karst canyons, and tranquil bays creates a visual space with strong natural contrast. Furthermore, the prehistoric Cai Beo archaeological site and ancient fishing villages provide profound historical depth to every frame. Diverse transportation infrastructure, including the Sun World cable car, sea ferries, and modern cross-island roads, helps film crews optimize the transport of equipment and logistics. This location is ideal for adventure films, sci-fi, survival action, art-house dramas, and ecological-scientific documentaries. Information compiled by PTIT - Image source: Internet

Location rules

  • No littering

Infrastructure

Accessibility

  • 16-45 seat vehicle
  • Car / 16-seat vehicle
  • Motorbike

Facilities

  • Three-phase power
  • Near hospital
  • 4G/5G internet
  • Waiting area
  • Set building area
  • Water source
  • Backup power
  • Restrooms

Production support

  • Drone filming allowed
  • Night filming allowed
  • Transport service
  • Authority coordination support
  • Low noise

UNESCO designation details are provided by the site's managing body. PAI is not affiliated with UNESCO.

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