Ta Xua - Dinosaur Backbone
Chong Tra Village, Ta Xua Commune, Son La Province
Production ready
PAI 3.0
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 5 days
Category: Forest / mountain / caves
Ta Xua - Dinosaur Backbone amidst clouds and mountains The Ta Xua Dinosaur Backbone is located in the Ta Xua area, Son La province, featuring high-altitude terrain with a narrow mountain ridge stretching between slopes. This unique topography creates a striking mountain path suspended in open space, often blanketed by clouds and mist at the right times. The ridge structure, with steep slopes on both sides, provides a powerful visual effect, especially in wide shots or tracking shots following the mountain path. The shifting clouds, mist, and light throughout the day create diverse visual nuances on the same terrain. The surrounding landscape consists of high mountains, valleys, and natural vegetation, which can be utilized for scenes requiring a sense of vastness, ruggedness, or isolation. The ridge path also facilitates the staging of scenes involving characters moving, exploring, or standing amidst the high-mountain landscape. With its distinctive terrain and clear visual potential, the Ta Xua Dinosaur Backbone is suitable for feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials requiring high-mountain, nature, and exploration settings. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo credits: PYS Travel, Crystal Bay.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
Costs related to security support, sanitation, or renting specific stalls will be negotiated directly with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province and individual business households.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies apply to domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Must notify/obtain permission from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province if organizing large-scale filming. Film crews are requested to contact directly for negotiation.
Location rules
Ensure that the setup of filming locations, props, technical equipment, lighting, and production vehicles does not affect structures, monuments, artifacts, natural landscapes, or protected cultural values.
Do not obstruct sightseeing, tourism activities, or traffic, especially at crowded routes and tourist spots.
Do not litter, discharge wastewater, or cause environmental pollution; minimize the use of plastic waste and single-use materials.
Filming activities using drones or unmanned aerial vehicles must comply with separate current legal regulations regarding flight management and permits.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
34.7°C
Feels like 28.2°C
Weather
Sương mù
Humidity 79%
Wind direction
West
5.7 m/s
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