Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1
Ben Thanh Station, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Production ready
PAI 3.3
Crew size: Medium (16-50)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Pier / wharf
HCMC Metro Line 1 – Modern Urban Setting The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro Line is an urban railway spanning approximately 19.7 km, featuring 3 underground stations and 11 elevated stations. The line connects the central area of Ho Chi Minh City with the eastern part of the city. In terms of cinematic potential, the metro line offers a diverse spatial system ranging from underground stations, platforms, and elevated tracks to the train carriages and the urban landscape along the route. The stretching tracks, pillar structures, and elevated beams create strong visual leading lines, while the station spaces allow for wide, medium, and close-up shots of architectural details and camera angles following the train's movement. The elevated section also provides opportunities to film the city from a unique vantage point. This location is suitable for modern films, urban dramas, socio-psychological films, action movies, documentaries, and commercials, especially for scenes depicting the pace of life, transportation, and the contemporary urban landscape.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
No data available
Deposit
No data available
Notes
Current laws do not stipulate a general fee rate. Film crews need to contact the location management unit directly for specific guidance.
Filming location fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hourly fee | No data available |
| Daily fee | No data available |
| Overtime fee | No data available |
Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies apply to domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit an official request letter detailing the crew size and shooting schedule, and may be required to submit a script or synopsis for the management unit's review and approval: - For foreign film crews: Dossiers must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to apply for a License for Providing Filming Services Using Locations in Vietnam. Processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier. - For domestic film crews: No permit is required from state management agencies for cinema, but permission must be obtained directly from the agency/unit managing the location.
Location rules
Do not access tracks, train operation areas, or technical zones without authorization.
Do not litter; maintain general cleanliness.
Do not move, dismantle, or interfere with equipment, signage, or components of the metro system without authorization.
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, property, and the original state of the premises.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Facilities
Three-phase power
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Backup power
Restrooms
Special Hazards
High passenger volume
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
28°C
Feels like 32.4°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
13.8 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
