Uy Phong Bay - Quynh Nhai

Son La Hydropower Reservoir, Muong Gion Commune, Son La Province

Production ready

PAI 3.0

Crew size: Large (50+)

Processing time: 5 days

Category: Waterfalls / rivers / streams / lakes

Uy Phong Bay - Where rocky mountains embrace the lake surface Uy Phong Bay is located in Muong Gion Commune, Son La Province, within the Son La Hydropower Reservoir area, specifically in the area formerly known as Khoang Village of Pa Ma Pha Khinh Commune. The bay is situated behind the Pa Ma mountain range, with its water surface surrounded by rocky mountains and forests, creating a relatively enclosed bay topography. The landscape's highlight is the contrast between the vast lake surface, steep rocky cliffs, and lush shoreline vegetation. Access via waterways provides an additional perspective for filming, allowing for shots from boats, along the water surface, or directed toward the surrounding cliffs. This terrain creates multiple layers of imagery, ranging from panoramic views of the lake and mountains to shots focusing on boats, the water surface, the shoreline, and lakeside life. The shifting light on the water and the mountain terrain throughout the day also creates varying moods for the frame. Uy Phong Bay is suitable for location scouting for feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, and commercials, especially for settings involving mountain lakes, highlands, and sequences requiring imagery of water combined with rocky terrain. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo credits: quynhnhaitour.com, VnEconomy.

Location fees

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General information

Charging model

No data available

Deposit

No data available

Notes

Costs related to security, sanitation, or renting specific stalls will be negotiated directly with the Son La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and individual business households.

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Filming location fee schedule

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Hourly feeNo data available
Daily feeNo data available
Overtime feeNo data available
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Applicable policy

Fee discount/waiver policy

Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.

Applicable conditions

Must notify/obtain permission from the Son La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism for large-scale filming. Film crews are requested to contact directly for negotiation.

Location rules

Ensure that the construction of sets, arrangement of props, technical equipment, lighting, and production vehicles do not affect structures, monuments, artifacts, natural landscapes, and protected cultural values.

Do not obstruct sightseeing, tourism activities, or traffic, especially at high-traffic routes and tourist spots.

Filming activities using drones or unmanned aerial vehicles must comply with current legal regulations regarding flight management and permits.

Do not litter, discharge wastewater, or cause environmental pollution; minimize the use of plastic waste and single-use materials.

Infrastructure

Accessibility

Canoe

Boat

16-45 seat vehicle

Car / 16-seat vehicle

Container truck

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

Special Hazards

Drowning, water-related accidents

Location map

Contact information

ManagerSon La Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
AddressKhau Ca Street, Group 8, To Hieu Ward, Son La Province
Working hours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Phone number02123.753.036

Temperature

34.7°C

Feels like 28.2°C

Weather

Sương mù

Humidity 79%

Wind direction

West

5.7 m/s

Sunrise / sunset

23:02|11:02

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