Tam Coc - Bich Dong

About this location

Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Limestone Mountains and Ngo Dong River Landscape Tam Coc - Bich Dong is located in Nam Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Bình Province, within the Trang An Landscape Complex - a UNESCO World Heritage and Natural Heritage site inscribed in 2014. The scenic area is highlighted by limestone mountain systems, the Ngo Dong River, trans-mountain caves, and interspersed agricultural fields. The space of Tam Coc is formed by three caves, namely Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave, located along the winding Ngo Dong River amidst limestone mountain ranges. Meanwhile, Bich Dong attracts attention with its complex of pagodas and caves nestled on the mountainside, creating a combination of spiritual architecture and natural landscape. The topographic diversity allows for panoramic camera angles, water-level tracking shots, and frames with great depth. Featuring characteristic riverine landscapes, caves, and Buddhist architecture, the location is suitable for historical dramas, period films, romance films, and productions capturing Northern Vietnamese rural settings. Additionally, the mountain and cave systems hold value for documentaries on geology, nature, and local culture. Information compilation by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited contents: revealing state secrets, spreading anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, sabotaging national solidarity, insulting historical figures and national heroes. (Article 9, Cinema Law)
• Foreign film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film establishment.
• Filming activities must comply with regulations on heritage management, preservation, and promotion; without affecting the natural landscape, historical relics, and ecological environment.
• For filming on water bodies, crews must use authorized vessels, follow instructions from operators, and comply with waterway safety requirements.
• The use of specialized shooting equipment, lighting systems, props, drones, and support vehicles requires approval from competent authorities in accordance with relevant regulations.
• When filming at temples, pagodas, and religious sites, crews must respect the sacred space, ritual activities, and local cultural identity.
• Crews are responsible for collecting waste, protecting the environment, maintaining order, and restoring the area to its original state after filming concludes.

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