Lan Ha Bay
Located to the East and Southeast of Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai Special administrative region, Hai Phong City
Production ready
PAI 3.2
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 15 days
Category: Beach / island
Lan Ha Bay - A magnificent island seascape and UNESCO World Heritage site. Located east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay is one of the most spectacular geological masterpieces in Northern Vietnam. In 2023, as part of the Cat Ba Archipelago, the bay was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site alongside Ha Long Bay. Spanning over 7,000 hectares with 400 islands and islets covered in lush vegetation, the area preserves the rare, pristine beauty of tropical karst formations. For producers and location scouts, Lan Ha Bay offers an incredibly diverse "natural film studio." The landscape features towering limestone cliffs, tranquil lagoons, water-carved caves, and over 139 gently sloping white sand beaches nestled at the foot of the mountains. The interplay between mangrove ecosystems, tidal flats, and ancient fishing villages like Viet Hai or Cai Beo—a long-standing prehistoric site—adds both grand scale and deep cultural texture to the setting. Transportation infrastructure is well-connected via the Hanoi – Hai Phong expressway, the Sun World Cat Ba cable car system, and a fleet of 5-star cruise ships, facilitating efficient equipment transport and logistics. Lan Ha Bay is an optimal location for sci-fi, survival adventure, blockbuster action, arthouse drama, or nature documentary projects. Information compiled by PTIT - Image source: Internet
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
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Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.
Location rules
No littering.
Maintain general cleanliness.
For large-scale shoots, use of heavy equipment/props, or commercial filming, please obtain prior permission from the management authority.
Only film in permitted areas; do not enter restricted zones without authorization.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
Canoe
Boat
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
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
26.8°C
Feels like 33.6°C
Weather
Mây rải rác
Humidity 78%
Wind direction
East
10.2 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
