The American travel magazine Travel + Leisure lists 12 destinations in Asia that have appeared in blockbusters and classic films. These destinations clearly show the beauty, history and culture of the East Asian region.
Ninh Binh is the representative of Vietnam on the list when it became the setting for the 190 million USD blockbuster - Kong: Skull Island. With such a budget, the film needed a large enough setting, using many locations in Vietnam as the setting.
Van Long Lagoon is one of the destinations of Ninh Binh featured in movies. Photo: Shutterstock
Along with some other famous places such as Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh) and Chuot Cave (Quang Binh), Ninh Binh appeared in the film with Trang An, Van Long Lagoon, Tam Coc. The American magazine called Ninh Binh "Ha Long Bay on land", with similar landscapes but less known to foreign tourists. Ninh Binh is also praised for having many Buddhist temples with unique styles.
Asian destinations are diverse, ranging from ancient temples hidden in the jungle to luxurious beach bars, suitable for adventure and role-playing movies. In addition to Ninh Binh, some other destinations appearing on the list include Siem Reap (Cambodia) in Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider, Busan (South Korea) in Black Panther, Singapore in Crazy Rich Asian, Maldives in Star Wars spin-off...
