Tho Ha Ancient Village

About this location

Tho Ha Ancient Village - A traditional Vietnamese village space along the Cau River. Tho Ha Ancient Village in Bac Ninh preserves traditional Vietnamese village architecture, pottery heritage, and a rich complex of communal houses, pagodas, and Confucian shrines of high cinematic value. Located on the northern bank of the Cau River in Tho Ha residential group, Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province, the village space embodies the typical characteristics of the Northern Delta Vietnamese village, featuring intricate alleyways, brick walls, village gates, and traditional architectural works. The prominent value of Tho Ha is demonstrated through its craft village history and historical monuments. The complex of Tho Ha communal house, pagoda, and Confucian shrine was ranked as a Special National Monument in 2026; these structures preserve significant architectural, artistic, documentary, and artifact values dating back centuries. Notably, the Tho Ha communal house preserves a national treasure—its carved wooden arch (cửa võng)—along with many artifacts tied to local history and culture. For film production, the ancient village layout, traditional architecture, remnants of the craft village, and riverside landscapes provide ideal conditions to recreate Northern Vietnamese village life and historical-cultural settings. This location is well-suited for historical dramas, feature films, cultural films, and projects depicting traditional rural life, subject to script requirements. Compiled from various sources by PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited content: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-state propaganda, distorting history, violating sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and prominent figures (Article 9, Cinema Law).
• International film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese cinematic establishments.
• Special caution is required when filming in Zone I protection areas of special national monuments in Bac Ninh province, including the tombs and temples of the Ly Dynasty kings, Phat Tich Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda, Dau Pagoda, Dinh Bang Communal House, and the Tho Ha communal house, pagoda, and shrine complex; as well as military, security, and defense zones in accordance with specialized management regulations.

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Special notes

• Camera angles at Tho Ha communal house and pagodas require strict adherence to appropriate attire and respect for sacred spaces.
• The village is situated on a small peninsula primarily accessed by ferry, making the transportation of bulky filming equipment (flycams, cranes, dolly tracks) challenging and carrying a risk of dropping gear into the water.