Duong Lam Ancient Village
Mong Phu Village, Son Tay Ward, Ha Noi City
Production ready
PAI 3.7
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Heritage, history & culture
Duong Lam Ancient Village - A Northern Vietnamese village setting with high cinematic value. Duong Lam Ancient Village, located in Son Tay town, Hanoi, was designated as a National Architectural and Artistic Monument in 2006. It preserves the traditional Northern Vietnamese village space relatively intact, featuring laterite houses, communal houses, village gates, ancient wells, and village paths formed over many generations. In cinema, Duong Lam offers a highly authentic rural setting, with various layers of scenery ranging from narrow alleys and laterite walls to communal courtyards and ancient houses. Wide-angle shots can capture the village structure and landscape; medium shots are suitable for following character movements through village paths; while close-ups can highlight the texture of laterite, tiled roofs, gates, and architectural details. The scarcity of modern structures makes it favorable for recreating historical settings and reduces the need for post-production work. With its combination of folk architecture, landscape, and cultural depth, Duong Lam Ancient Village is suitable for historical films, period dramas, television series, documentaries, and art films. The location is particularly well-suited for scenes depicting community activities, rural life, character movement, and segments exploring traditional Northern Vietnamese culture. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo sources: Laodongdongnai, Songhongtourist, Dulichh24, Mia.vn, Ivivu.vn.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
Film crews are often required to pay additional fees to local residents for catering services, cleaning, or acting as extras.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Free coordination support for public spaces (village roads, alleys) for documentaries promoting heritage and tourism.
Applicable conditions
A letter of introduction/permit from the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports is required. A commitment to protect the heritage site and maintain environmental sanitation must be signed with the Management Board of the Duong Lam Ancient Village Relic and the homeowner (if filming indoors).
Location rules
Do not alter, nail, dismantle wooden components, traditional folding doors, or damage the laterite walls of ancient houses without permission.
Ensure absolute fire safety: Minimize the use of open flames and prop smoke near traditional wooden structures.
For filming during early mornings or late nights, noise must be kept to a minimum to avoid disturbing the daily lives of local residents.
Large trucks and vehicles carrying bulky equipment are prohibited from entering narrow, brick-paved alleys to prevent damage to the road surface.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Low noise
Facilities
Three-phase power
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Special Hazards
Noise
Fire Safety
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
32.3°C
Feels like 32.2°C
Weather
Sương mù
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
12.2 m/s
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