Son Tay Ancient Citadel, Ha Noi City

Son Tay Ancient Citadel

Thanh Co Street, Son Tay Ward, Ha Noi City

Production ready

PAI 3.7

Crew size: Large (50+)

Processing time: 6 days

Category: Heritage, history & culture

Son Tay Ancient Citadel - Nguyen Dynasty Military Setting Located in Son Tay Ward, Hanoi, the Son Tay Ancient Citadel is a prominent Nguyen Dynasty military structure, well-preserved with its laterite ramparts, citadel gates, and moats. Its architecture bears distinct historical marks, providing an authentic backdrop for projects exploring heritage and military spaces. The walls, gates, moats, and expansive courtyards offer multiple layers for scenes involving troop movements, defense, ceremonies, or daily life within the citadel. Wide shots are ideal for emphasizing the scale of the fortifications; mid-shots capture the architecture and character interactions, while low-angle shots can highlight the height, laterite texture, and the imposing nature of the structure. Son Tay Ancient Citadel is suitable for historical films, period dramas, feature films, television series, documentaries, and artistic works exploring themes of military history, heritage, historical memory, and social life during the Nguyen Dynasty. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo credits: Nguoithudo, Internet.

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Location fees

General information

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Deposit

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Notes

Actual costs incurred depend on gratuities for security personnel, waste collection services, and expenses for connecting to high-capacity power grids (if applicable).

Filming location fee schedule

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Applicable policy

Fee discount/waiver policy

100% waiver of basic service fees for historical documentaries and film projects focused on national promotion and tourism (requires an official letter from the Cinema Department or the Department of Culture and Sports).

Applicable conditions

Yêu cầu nộp hồ sơ xin phép bao gồm: Kịch bản phân cảnh chi tiết quay tại di tích, Giấy phép quay phim do Sở VHTT Hà Nội cấp, Văn bản đồng ý của Ban quản lý Di tích Làng cổ Đường Lâm - Thành cổ Sơn Tây.

Location rules

Strict compliance with the Law on Cultural Heritage: Do not drill, chisel, nail, paint, or alter/damage the structure of the laterite walls, citadel gates, and internal monuments.

Do not use flammable or explosive materials (fireworks, torches, large-scale industrial smoke) without the supervision/approval of the Management Board and the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police.

Flycam/Drone operations are prohibited without a permit from the Operations Department - Ministry of National Defense (as the site is located near several military units).

Ensure environmental cleanliness, collect all waste, and restore the site and landscape to its original state immediately after each shooting shift.