Los Angeles - Pretty Woman (1990)
Los Angeles - the most entertaining city in the United States is a must-see tourist destination in the land of the stars and stripes. Coming to Los Angeles, tourists can visit glamorous destinations such as Hollywood studios and the Walk of Fame, luxurious hotels and expensive shopping areas, even the red-light district shimmering under neon lights... destinations that have appeared in one of the most beloved romantic comedies -Pretty Woman.
The film tells the story of billionaire Edward Lewis, who accidentally meets prostitute Vivian Ward in the red-light district of Los Angeles, on Hollywood Boulevard, and eventually falls in love with her. Throughout the journey of the two main characters, destinations bearing the mark of "the city of angels" appear one after another, like landmarks guiding them to find their own happiness.
London - Notting Hill (1999)
Fans of romantic comedy genre must rememberNotting Hillwith a romantic love story between a poor, handsome English bookseller and a Hollywood movie star. The film highlights the image of the trendy Notting Hill neighborhood in the middle of London with its "trendy" streets and characteristic blue windows.
In real life, Notting Hill is as beautiful as in the Hollywood movie, even more sophisticated and bustling. In Notting Hill, there are many classy and stylish bookstores. The stores sell all kinds of books, from detective stories, science fiction, romance novels, business books, newspapers...
Charleston - The Notebook (2004)
Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks,The Notebookdepicts the deep love story of the beautiful and proud young lady Allie and the poor worker Noah in the 1940s. Since its release in 2004, The Notebook has continuously won many awards and is always ranked among the best romantic movies of all time.
One of the things that made The Notebook a huge success was the stunning natural scenes. The suburban countryside of Charleston, South Carolina, is the main setting of the film, with many places of classic beauty imbued with history. Charleston is the oldest and second largest city in the US state of South Carolina, with breathtaking beauty thanks to its ancient buildings and poetic landscapes. The most romantic scene is probably the moment when Allie and Noah row a boat on the calm swan lake, surrounded by cypress trees reflecting on the water. The main location is Cypress Garden, 40 minutes from downtown Charleston.
In addition, Allie's family's summer home is also one of the impressive places for viewers. That is Bonne Hall Plantation in South Carolina, 10 miles outside Charleston - one of the oldest plantations in the US, specializing in growing and producing crops for more than 320 years.
The beautiful moss-covered road leading to the rich Botany Bay plantation, located on the Atlantic coast of Edisto Island, South Charleston, is known as the "fairy tale" road because it is surrounded by thick vines and moss clinging to the trunks of large oak trees, bringing a nostalgic feeling to anyone passing by.
Paris - Midnight in Paris (2011)
People say, if you don't visit Paris, it's like you've never been to Europe. Paris is so poetic, so there are countless romantic movies set in Paris, among them:Midnight in ParisInterweaving reality and fantasy, it not only introduces the audience to the beautiful scenery of Paris but also recreates a poetic, sweet and classical period of the artists and philosophers who chose this place as their home.
In the film, the American writer Gil and his fiancée travel to Paris for a vacation. The beauty of the prosperous and magnificent city of light, Paris, with the towering Eiffel Tower on the poetic Seine River and the vast Arc de Triomphe on the bustling Champs-Elysées, cleansed Gil's artistic soul, and he began to sob with nostalgia for Paris in the 1920s.
However, without delving into the architectural works that have become symbols of France, director Woody Allen takes viewers to explore other, more intimate and simple perspectives of Paris through the brick and stone roads, the ancient streets, the deserted alleys, the pretty little roadside shops with the faint scent of coffee and especially the sudden rains that come and go quickly, giving Paris a wet but enchantingly beautiful look.
Vienna - Before Sunrise (1995)
The unique city of Vienna, with its blend of cultural and architectural beauty, is the setting for the classic romantic drama.Before Sunrise. American Jesse and Frenchwoman Celine meet by chance on a train from Budapest to Paris and fall in love from the moment they meet. They immediately make the crazy decision to stop in Vienna and spend the night together, wandering around and exploring the city. Most of the scenes are shot on the streets of Vienna, giving the viewer the feeling of following the characters around the city.
Leaving Wien Westbahnhof train station, the two began a short journey to explore Vienna - the city of love and music, from the large Mária Terézia square to the luxurious Sperl cafe with bold European architecture, from the world-famous Wiener Prater amusement park, where the couple had their first sweet and romantic kiss, to the balcony of the Albertina Palais museum. At the foot of the horseman statue, Jesse told the story of the poet WH Auden... With beautiful camera angles, Vienna at night appeared so splendid. Any tourist can follow the two main characters and explore Vienna by foot or hop-on hop-off double-decker bus.
Barcelona - Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Woody Allen's extremely romantic and hot movies make viewers unforgettable.Vicky Cristina Barcelonawith a passionate Scarlett Johansson with blonde hair and sexy lips, a gentle, neat Rebecca Hall but torn inside by the temptation of love, a wild and fiery Penelope Cruz, a charming and infatuated Javier Bardem. The four characters create an emotional adventure in the land of Spain filled with wine and love.
Their strange love story is set in the ancient and modern city of Barcelona with Gaudi's architectural works that make many people admire, from the family temple La Sagrada - the symbol of Barcelona to Guell park with its colorful undulating stone benches, and the diverse cultural exchange through the National Museum of Art of Catalonia or the Fundació Joan Miró museum.
Through the film, viewers can feel the romantic, free and joyful atmosphere of Spain's second largest city in beautiful scenes at Tibidabo Amusement Park, where you can see the whole splendid city; the Olympic harbor crowded with yachts with a giant fountain or the bustling and bustling La Rambla avenue day and night, famous for its diverse life-sized statues.
Rome - To Rome With Love (2012)
After the splendid Paris and passionate Barcelona, director Woody Allen continues to lead viewers to another beautiful and equally famous city, the capital of Rome in Italy, which inspires sweet, sublime and passionate emotions.
To Rome with Loveis a combination of four completely separate stories about different people, but what they have in common is that they are all caught up in romantic adventures in the legendary city of Europe.
To Rome with Love will probably be an interesting guide for those who intend to travel to this ancient city. The famous landmarks of Rome are all present through dreamy footage: the Roman square with the magnificent monument to King Victor Emmanuel, the Trastevere area where the oldest church in Rome is located or the romantic Spanish Steps that any tourist coming to Rome must visit.
New York - A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
A Rainy Day in New YorkBeginning with the poetic emotions of innocent love and confused youth, it becomes the backdrop for a satirical play about the vanity of the upper class and artists of New York City.
It seems that Woody Allen made this film to reminisce, to be able to look back at himself through each stage of life in a "old" New York, a rich and prosperous society, with wine parties, tea rooms, literary salons, bustling street corners, but also peaceful and warm with lovely cafes, wet streets in the rain. On that "stage" of New York, the rain slowly covers everything, making time almost stop, when the story is set in a contemporary context but it seems like the characters are in the 1980s, 1990s and beyond.
If you have ever fallen in love with the artistic and distinctive film of famous cities like Paris in Midnight In Paris or Rome in To Rome with Love by Woody Allen, don't miss New York in A Rainy Day in New York to immerse yourself in the beauty and love. Woody Allen will bring to the audience sparkling, magical but rustic, simple and poetic frames. Under the nostalgic space are different and unique stories and characters with their own personalities and also very real with unexpected and interesting details and developments.
Tokyo - Lost in Translation (2003)
The film directed by Sofia Coppola depicts the gentle love story between the out-of-date actor Bob Harris and the girl Charlotte. Meeting by chance in Tokyo, two lonely and lost hearts in this strange city find harmony in their souls.Lost in TranslationNot only is it a sad love song that lingers in the hearts of people longing for love, but it also depicts a bustling, vibrant and stylish Tokyo - a complete contrast to Kyoto - a quiet and peaceful city.
In the midst of a glittering and constantly moving Tokyo, there are people who feel extremely lonely. Those lost souls unexpectedly find each other, not because of sex, nor necessarily love, but it is sympathy, the need to share when they are lost and do not know what to do with their lives.
Lost in Translation, with its dreamlike scenes that have haunted viewers for more than ten years, is still haunting viewers. The glittering yet cold skyscrapers, the quiet moments amidst the hustle and bustle of people. A Tokyo that is both modern and traditional, a city that is both vibrant and sad. These contradictory yet subtle shots have brought director Sofia Coppola a nomination for Best Female Director and are an inspirational film for those who visit the land of the rising sun.
Venice - The Wings of the Dove (1997)
Venice is a city that has inspired poets, painters, lovers, and dreamers. Lord Byron once called it “the fairy city of the heart.” Though it is surrounded by shallow lakes, its history is as deep as the oceans beyond.
One of the most famous movies set in Venice,The Wings of the DoveBased on the novel by Henry James, the film tells the story of a twisted love triangle between a fallen aristocrat, Kate Croy, her lover, the sensational journalist Merton Densher, and the "richest orphan in the world" Milly Theale. Passion, lust, desire, intrigue and crime unfold as they travel to Venice...
Venice appears in the film with its intricate canals, busy wharves, and gondolas drifting on the calm waters, winding through small alleys. As the trio sails along the Grand Canal, viewers will admire the unique architecture of the buildings on both sides of the canal, from majestic, lavish mansions to simple, peaceful old quarters.
And we cannot fail to mention the typical Venetian masquerade ball, when everyone dresses up in unique and splendid costumes and masks, dancing to the vibrant music on all the streets.
Venice has a distant ancient beauty with winding old streets, tube houses with many windows and unique architecture. From a distance, this place looks like a buoy floating mysteriously on the water. Looking closer, you will see this is a solemn city with a traditional appearance that was once the cultural center of Europe.
Amsterdam - The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Famous for its intricate canal system, pretty little houses along the streets, and especially the windmills, Amsterdam is a dreamy destination for tourists around the world, likened to the Venice of Italy. In addition, the coffee shops selling "weed" or the bustling red light district attract the curiosity of 4 million tourists every year.
The two main characters inThe Fault in Our Starshad a memorable trip to Amsterdam, met the author of the book they both loved and visited the Anna Frank museum. The film took the audience to explore the ancient, poetic beauty of the city, and also spoke up to "defend" the "bad reputation" of this place: "There are tourists who think that Amsterdam is a sinful city, but in fact it is a free city. And when they are free, most people turn to sin."
Verona - Letters to Juliet (2010)
Letters to Julietis the story of Sophie Hall when she accidentally receives a letter addressed to Juliet from 50 years ago. Sophie writes a reply and, to her surprise, meets Claire - the person who sent the letter. Sophie decides to go with her grandmother and her grandson, Charlie, starting the journey to find love for all three. Letters to Juliet has taken viewers to explore many cultural, culinary and especially beautiful tourist destinations of Italy.
The scenes in Letters to Juliet are carefully selected and polished to take the audience to the most beautiful scenes of Verona in Northern Italy, a tourist city known to many people, second only to the charming Venice. When mentioning Verona, people often think of the image of an ancient city with tiled roofs and lime-walled houses bearing the marks of time, and also a city of love because this is the hometown of the romantic but tearful love story Romeo & Juliet by the great playwright William Shakespeare. Verona has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural values and unique architectural works.
Juliet's house, built in the 12th century, is the most attractive place in Verona for many tourists, especially couples. Therefore, one of the impressive points of the movie Letters to Juliet is that the director continuously exploits the camera angles on Juliet's balcony, where Shakespeare connected Romeo and Juliet from then until eternity.
Every year, on Valentine’s Day (February 14) and Juliet’s birthday (September 17), grand events and performances dedicated to Juliet and love take place here. This is also a popular wedding venue for many couples.
Prague - Chasing Liberty (2004)
Romantic dramaChasing LibertyDirected by Andy Cadiff, the story is about Anna, the 18-year-old daughter of the US President who is always bored with her life of losing freedom, imprisoned by her father's guards. With the desire to "break out of the cage", she decided to escape and go on a European tour filled with many surprises.
The film's scenes are spread across 5 famous European countries. But especially Anna's journey begins in the capital city of Prague, famous for its stone-inlaid architecture that remained intact after the war, majestic Baroque castles and Gothic bridges.
The film crew also took advantage of Prague's winding, twisting streets to film thrilling chase scenes. The 14th-century Charles Bridge across the river, where the majestic castle's silhouette is reflected in the peaceful night sky, creates a perfect picture of Prague.
Berlin - Good Bye, Lenin! (2003)
Goodbye, Lenin!tells the story of the last days of East Germany through the tragedy of a small family on the east side of the Berlin Wall. Alex's mother, a staunch supporter of the German Democratic Republic, suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma in October 1989. While she is in a coma, the Berlin Wall falls and East Germany is filled with Burger King restaurants, Coca-Cola advertisements, and West German emigrants. When Alex's mother wakes up, the doctor informs him that if she suffers another shock, it could cause a massive heart attack. In an attempt to shield her from the shock of the changing world around her, Alex recreates the old East Germany, albeit with absurd and humorous tactics.
It can be said that the film is like a time travel to Berlin in the early 1990s, helping the audience find nostalgia for the old East Germany that is now the past.
Mumbai - Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
After the movieSlumdog MillionaireAfter the big win at the 2008 Oscars, many tourists in Mumbai visited the city's slums. However, because of unfamiliarity and shyness, they often just stopped by, took a few photos and quickly left without really having the opportunity to learn about the reality of life there.
But for those who really want to experience life like the main character in the movie, they will stay in a slum, can participate in activities with local families, some families have up to 16 members. All live in cramped and poor houses of slums for low-income people in Mumbai city. With a cost equivalent to more than 700,000 VND/night, visitors will have a completely different experience than staying in a hotel room, will be able to experience real life in the slums of Mumbai.
While high-end tourism services are already abundant, these unique and strange tourism activities appeal to the curiosity of tourists. The experience of living like a “slumlord millionaire” promises to make tourists appreciate the value of life more.
Koh Phi Phi - The Beach (2000)
Phuket city, Koh Phi Phi island and Maya Bay of Thailand appear dreamy, charming and beautiful throughThe Beach, the film features the handsome actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Based on the famous novel of the same name by writer Alex Garland, The Beach is about a pristine and dreamy paradise that conquered Richard's wild heart as well as captivated millions of viewers.
The beach in the film's title is located in Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Island, Southern Thailand. The natural scenery here is extremely charming with clear blue sea water, long stretches of white sand and majestic cliffs standing tall. In the film, this is a secret island with no trace of tourists or modern conveniences. There is only a small community of "free" people, who gather every day to sing happily, receiving precious gifts from nature.
