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Dak Lak Province

Dak Lak, the land where the vast Central Highlands meet the blue waters of the South Central Coast, embodies a unique intersection of nature, culture, and modern life. From the Ede and M’nong villages with their traditional longhouses and the cultural space of gongs to the lush coffee plateaus and majestic waterfalls, Dak Lak creates a distinct identity rich in depth and evocative power. Beyond the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests, Dak Lak today is expanding its development toward the coast, forming a unique connection between the highlands and the seaside. Experiences in community culture, ecotourism, coffee agriculture, and coastal resorts create a diverse tapestry where visitors can explore many facets of nature and local life within a single journey. For filmmakers, Dak Lak is an "open studio" with immense potential. The diversity of filming locations—from vast forests, waterfalls, and ethnic villages to indigenous cultural spaces, coffee plateaus, and coastal areas—provides a rich landscape system, perfect for telling cinematic stories that capture the essence of Vietnam's nature, culture, and people. Content compiled by: PTIT Photo source:

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Dak Lak, the land where the vast Central Highlands meet the blue waters of the South Central Coast, embodies a unique intersection of nature, culture, and modern life. From the Ede and M’nong villages with their traditional longhouses and the cultural space of gongs to the lush coffee plateaus and majestic waterfalls, Dak Lak creates a distinct identity rich in depth and evocative power. Beyond the pristine beauty of the mountains and forests, Dak Lak today is expanding its development toward the coast, forming a unique connection between the highlands and the seaside. Experiences in community culture, ecotourism, coffee agriculture, and coastal resorts create a diverse tapestry where visitors can explore many facets of nature and local life within a single journey. For filmmakers, Dak Lak is an "open studio" with immense potential. The diversity of filming locations—from vast forests, waterfalls, and ethnic villages to indigenous cultural spaces, coffee plateaus, and coastal areas—provides a rich landscape system, perfect for telling cinematic stories that capture the essence of Vietnam's nature, culture, and people. Content compiled by: PTIT Photo source:

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Filming locations

6 days

Permit processing time

6 vehicle types

Accessibility

Small / Medium

Suitable crew size

Available

Local Support Agencies

36

Filming locations

6 days

Permit processing time

6 vehicle types

Accessibility

Small / Medium

Suitable crew size

Available

Local Support Agencies

FEATURED LOCATIONS IN DAK LAK PROVINCE

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Thiền viện Trúc Lâm

Thiền viện Trúc Lâm

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Từ Quang

Chùa Từ Quang

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Hương Tích

Chùa Hương Tích

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Bảo Tịnh

Chùa Bảo Tịnh

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Hồ Sơn Cổ Tự

Hồ Sơn Cổ Tự

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Long Thạnh

Chùa Long Thạnh

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Hòa Sơn

Chùa Hòa Sơn

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Thiên Hưng (Chùa Cát)

Chùa Thiên Hưng (Chùa Cát)

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Cổ Lâm Hội Tôn

Chùa Cổ Lâm Hội Tôn

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Xuân Vân

Chùa Xuân Vân

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Thiền viện Trúc Lâm

Thiền viện Trúc Lâm

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Từ Quang

Chùa Từ Quang

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

View details

Chùa Hương Tích

Chùa Hương Tích

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Bảo Tịnh

Chùa Bảo Tịnh

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Hồ Sơn Cổ Tự

Hồ Sơn Cổ Tự

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Long Thạnh

Chùa Long Thạnh

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

View details

Chùa Hòa Sơn

Chùa Hòa Sơn

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Thiên Hưng (Chùa Cát)

Chùa Thiên Hưng (Chùa Cát)

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Cổ Lâm Hội Tôn

Chùa Cổ Lâm Hội Tôn

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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Chùa Xuân Vân

Chùa Xuân Vân

Dak Lak Province

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeSmall

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT & INCENTIVES

Support / fee waiver policies

Accommodation support

Transport support

International crew / project support

PROCEDURES & PERMITS

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Average permit processing time6 days
Receiving agencyDepartment of Culture and Sports of Dak Lak Province
Submission address48 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Buon Ma Thuot City
Contact emailbanbientap@vhttdl.daklak.gov.vn
Contact information02623.852.405
Permit workflow
  • Step 1:Prepare the application documents (synopsis, crew list, and specific filming schedule and locations).
  • Step 2:Submit the application for the permit at the One-Stop Shop of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.
  • Step 3:Awaiting review, providing location explanations (if requested), and receiving the permit.

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

Transport infrastructure

International airport, Urban railway, Seaport, Train station, Inter-provincial highway

Vehicle accessibility

Accessible by container trucks, Accessible by 16-45 seat coaches, Accessible by motorcycles and rudimentary vehicles, Accessible by heavy-duty trucks, Accessible by 16-seat vans and passenger cars, Accessible by boat

Accommodation quality

2 4-5 star hotels, 9 3-star hotels, 90 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

Transport & mobility support

Specialized equipment transport trucks, Taxi, 16-45 seat vehicle rental, Ride-hailing services

Equipment availability

Full range of specialized equipment, No local equipment supply, Basic equipment

Local support manpower

Extras, Drivers, Logistics, Loaders/Laborers, Security

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Dak Lak Province offers attractive financial incentives for international and domestic film crews. Contact the locality for details on tax relief, fee waivers, and production cost support.