Dong Ho Folk Painting Village

About this location

Dong Ho Folk Painting Village Location Dong Ho Folk Painting Village is located in Song Ho ward, Thuan Thanh town, Bac Ninh province, right on the bank of the Duong River. This is a long-standing traditional woodcut painting village, recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The location features a traditional craft village space, the Dong Ho Folk Painting Conservation Center, and manual production workshops. The process of pounding scallop shell powder (diep paper material), wood carving, and natural colors on diep paper creates a unique nostalgic quality, ideal for both realistic close-ups and wide shots of the Kinh Bac rural landscape. The depth of heritage and craft village infrastructure makes it particularly suitable as a filming location for historical and semi-historical feature films, cultural-artistic documentaries, folk-inspired works, and commercial TVCs. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: PTIT.

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: disclosing state secrets, propagating against the State, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national solidarity, and insulting national heroes and prominent figures. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• - Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by Vietnamese film establishments.
• - Heritage & Artisan Protection: Strictly do not intentionally damage ancient woodblocks, sample painting plates, or interfere with the working processes and craft workshop spaces of local artisans.
• - Permits & Community Respect: Must obtain permission from the Management Board of the Dong Ho Folk Painting Conservation Center and the People's Committee of Song Ho ward; ensure no disruption to the daily lives and routines of local villagers.
• - Fire Safety & Restoration: Diep paper, natural colors, and wood panels are extremely flammable materials; strict control of heat sources/lighting equipment is mandatory; clean up waste and restore the location immediately after the shoot.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Narrow village alleys, risk of accidentally trampling handcrafted products