Yen Stream
Yen Stream, Huong Son Commune, Ha Noi City
Production ready
PAI 3.7
Crew size: Large (50+)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Heritage structures & landscapes
Yen Stream – A waterway amidst the Huong Son landscape. Yen Stream is part of the Huong Son relic and scenic complex in Huong Son Commune, Hanoi. It serves as the primary waterway for visitors traveling to the Perfume Pagoda (Chùa Hương). The stream winds through mountains, lush greenery, and tranquil waters, creating a natural landscape with significant depth. Regarding its value as a filming location, Yen Stream is notable for its expansive water surface, limestone mountain ranges, and riverside vegetation. Traditional boats navigating the stream allow for wide, medium, and tracking shots along the water. Aerial shots can effectively capture the relationship between the stream and the broader Huong Son landscape. During the water lily blooming season, the water surface adds a vibrant layer of natural color to the frame. This location is suitable for documentaries, cultural-historical films, art films, and nature scenes, particularly for productions aiming to depict landscapes, religious life, and the atmosphere of Northern Vietnamese villages. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo sources: Vietq, Laodongthudo, Kenh14.
Location fees
General information
Charging model
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Deposit
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Notes
There is currently no legally mandated standard fee. Film crews must contact the location management unit directly for specific guidance.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit an official request detailing the scale of the production and the filming schedule. A script or synopsis may be required for review and approval by the management unit: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the local management unit of the location.
Location rules
Filming and photography activities must be approved in advance by the competent authorities. Compliance with regulations regarding the protection of relics, landscapes, and the environment within the Yen Stream area is mandatory.
Do not arrange props, equipment, or alter the current state of the landscape, boat docks, or sightseeing routes without authorization. The use of boats, vehicles, and filming equipment on the water must adhere to local guidelines.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
Canoe
Boat
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Low noise
Facilities
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
32.3°C
Feels like 32.2°C
Weather
Sương mù
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
12.2 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
