U Minh Ha National Park

About this location

U Minh Ha – The mystical cajeput forest of the South. Boasting a core area of over 8,500 hectares of special-use forest, U Minh Ha National Park is recognized by UNESCO as a core zone of the World Biosphere Reserve. It is distinguished by its typical alum-contaminated brackish wetland ecosystem on peat soil. The landscape is characterized by stretches of primeval cajeput forests standing tall and straight as far as the eye can see, with roots anchored deep into a layer of black peat 0.5 to 1.5 meters thick, holding significant scientific value. Beneath the canopy of ancient cajeput trees, where light is diffused and ethereal, lies a vast visual expanse of dense green duckweed, drifting peacefully along the surface of brackish water canals. The morning mist lingering over the treetops, combined with the chirping of hundreds of wild bird species, creates a sense of solitude and mystery, perfect for cinematic shots with a vintage or atmospheric aesthetic. Ideal for survival films, historical war dramas set in rugged marshlands, dark fantasy films, or scientific documentaries on wetland biodiversity conservation. Information compiled by: PTIT. Photo source: Lao Dong Newspaper, U Minh Ha National Park.

Location rules

• Strictly prohibited to use fire, flammable materials, pyrotechnic effects, or smoke in the forest due to the extremely high risk of forest fires during the dry season (Forest Fire Prevention and Control is the top priority).
• Do not cut down cajeput trees, damage aquatic vegetation, or discharge any chemical substances or machine lubricants into the alum-contaminated mud.
• Filming must be accompanied by forest rangers to guide the route and provide strict on-site supervision.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Dry season (November to April of the following year): Intense heat and extremely high risk of forest fires; the Management Board may completely prohibit outsiders from entering the forest.
• Flood season: Rising water levels and dense, muddy terrain make it difficult to transport large equipment.
• Presence of various wild animals and dangerous reptiles (pythons, venomous snakes, etc.).