Uy Phong Bay - Quynh Nhai

About this location

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 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.

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Special notes

• Drowning, water-related accidents