Ha Long Bay is a landmark in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, and a filming location for Indochine (1992) and Kong: Skull Island (2017). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
Verified facts
- Located in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11520, SRC-11521 - Appeared in Indochine (movie, 1992)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11520, SRC-11521 - Appeared in Kong: Skull Island (movie, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12067, SRC-12068, SRC-12883 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1994)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12275, SRC-12276, SRC-12495 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12275, SRC-13104, SRC-13185, SRC-13628
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11520 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indochine_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11521 — https://theinvestor.vn/unesco-heritage-site-ha-long-bay-featured-in-hollywood-movie-d6741. (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12067 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong:_Skull_Island (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12068 — https://bhayacruises.com/blog/halong-bay-screen/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12275 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%E1%BA%A1_Long_Bay (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12276 — https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/ha-long-bay-cat-ba-archipelago-recognised-unesco%E2%80 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12495 — Vietnam Law Magazine — Ha Long Bay marks 30 years as UNESCO World Heritage site (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12883 — North Vietnam — Kong: Skull Island Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13104 — https://everything-everywhere.com/unesco-world-heritage-site-ha-long-bay-vietnam/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13185 — Vietnam Government Portal (baochinhphu.vn) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13628 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (property page) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Indochine filmed?
Ha Long Bay, in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, is a real-world filming location used for Indochine. This property has also appeared on screen in Kong: Skull Island.
Where was Kong: Skull Island filmed?
Ha Long Bay, in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province, is a real-world filming location used for Kong: Skull Island. This property has also appeared on screen in Indochine.
Where is Ha Long Bay located?
Ha Long Bay is located in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province.