Cao Thon Incense Village

About this location

Cao Thon Incense Village - A Vibrant Traditional Craft Village Location Located right by the Red River dyke in Hung Yen City, Cao Thon herbal incense village is one of the oldest herbal incense-making craft villages in Vietnam with a history spanning nearly 300 years. This location boasts a distinctive visual effect from bundles of drying incense spread out like giant torches, brilliant in red and yellow across temple courtyards, brick alleys, and the green dyke path. Spatial depth combined with wisps of incense smoke, bright sunlight, and natural herbal aromas allows cinematographers to effortlessly capture visually rich and vivid frames. Cao Thon Incense Village is a perfect choice for documentary and cultural films exploring the traditional incense-making process and Vietnamese spiritual culture; art and legendary films featuring ancient rural landscapes with impressive, nostalgic colors; and music videos or commercials requiring unique, highly symbolic folk visuals. Located only about 40 km from Hanoi, Cao Thon offers spacious filming grounds and convenient dyke-side transportation for film crew equipment logistics. Compilation of information provided by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, disseminating anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting national heroes or prominent figures. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• - Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese cinematic establishment.
• - Film crews must contact and obtain permission from local authorities, production facility owners, or households before organizing any filming activities.
• - Do not disrupt the production, incense drying, packaging processes, or the business activities of local residents.

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Special notes

• Inhalation of dust and incense smoke