Ninh Van Stone Carving Village
Production readyXuan Vu Village, Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province
About this location
Ninh Van Stone Carving Village – A setting of ancient cultural heritage Ninh Van Stone Carving Village is located in Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Hoa Lu City, Ninh Binh Province. This is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage with over 400 years of history, situated adjacent to the core heritage zone of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Trang An. For filmmakers, Ninh Van offers a unique setting with hundreds of stone workshops, massive stone blocks, ancient stone statues, and a village nestled against a majestic limestone mountain range. The rhythmic sound of chiseling and the ethereal stone dust shimmering in the sunlight create a vivid, nostalgic visual texture. Ninh Van Stone Carving Village is an ideal location for period dramas, historical films, action movies, heritage documentaries, and television series featuring Vietnamese rural life. Content summary: PTIT Photo sources: Heritage World Electronic Magazine, vietnamplus.vn, thiennhanstone.com, etc.
Location rules
- Flycam/Drone usage: A flight permit from the Operations Department - General Staff (Ministry of National Defense) is mandatory; unauthorized flights will be strictly penalized.
- Maintain general cleanliness and do not disturb the landscape of the location.
- Filming requires prior authorization from local authorities as well as the Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
- 16-45 seat vehicle
- Car / 16-seat vehicle
- Motorbike
Facilities
- Near hospital
- 4G/5G internet
- Waiting area
- Water source
- Backup power
- Restrooms
Production support
- Drone filming allowed
- Night filming allowed
- Transport service
- Authority coordination support






