Khuoi Ky Stone Village

About this location

Khuoi Ky Stone Village - Traditional architectural space of the Tay ethnic minority Located in Dam Thuy Commune, Cao Bang Province, Khuoi Ky Stone Village sits near Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave. The village stands out with its traditional stilt houses built entirely of stone, nestled amidst a limestone mountain landscape and the Khuoi Ky stream, creating a distinct residential space unique to the Tay community. Khuoi Ky holds significant cultural value through its stone stilt architecture and the customary use of natural building materials. The harmonious combination of stone walls, traditional tile roofs, lush mountains, and streams forms a visually rich spatial depth, ideal for capturing wide shots, medium shots, and close-ups of local architecture and indigenous life. With its distinct ethnic architecture and culture, Khuoi Ky serves as an exceptional backdrop for cultural documentaries, heritage exploration films, feature films about mountainous community life, and projects highlighting traditional village settings. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: Internet

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, inciting opposition against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, and insulting national heroes or prominent figures (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• - International film crews are strictly required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.
• - Do not arbitrarily drill, chisel, hammer nails, paint, paste, or attach equipment to stone walls, roofs, pillars, and other traditional architectural structures.
• - Do not move, dismantle, or alter the structures of stilt houses, stone fences, stone steps, or residents' daily utility works for filming purposes without prior consent from the owners and relevant management authorities.
• - Crew members must consult and obtain consent from household owners before filming inside stilt houses, courtyards, or private living spaces.

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Special notes

• Heavy rain and flash floods
• Rockfalls and landslides
• Collisions and damage to heritage architecture