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Today, September 20th, the site known as the "Kong: Skull Island" film set, located within the Trang An ecological tourism area, will be officially dismantled. This decision was made on September 18th, according to notice number 38-2019/TB-HC from Trang An Investment, Trading and Service Company Limited (Ninh Binh). It is understood that UNESCO was the agency that issued this recommendation to ensure sustainable development for the entire region.
Thus, the "Kong: Skull Island" film set will be removed from tour routes 2 and 3 of the Trang An eco-tourism area. This is regrettable for a segment of tourists, especially international visitors, as this location has been one of the most popular tourist attractions since its opening in 2017.
The thatched huts on the set of "Kong: Skull Island" (Photo: @prince.vo)
The set for "Kong: Skull Island" was built to resemble a wild, indigenous village. The area includes 34 conical huts, similar to those used by African tribes, constructed primarily of bamboo and reeds, along with many long wooden boats resembling those used by indigenous people. This location was chosen for filming the blockbuster movie of the same name.
The news of the dismantling of this film set has caused many tourists to express their regret (Photo: @thinh.ng3006).
With a budget of up to $190 million, the film of the same name created a sensation at box offices worldwide. The stunning scenery of Ha Long Bay (Quang Binh) and Trang An (Ninh Binh) was depicted in a magnificent way during the battle between humans and monsters. The landscape of the area captivated millions of viewers, and since the film's release, it has attracted numerous tourists to Trang An to check in at the filming location of "Kong: Skull Island".
This location has attracted many tourists, both domestic and international, to visit (Photo: @aphles).
Over the past two years, hundreds of thousands of tourists have visited this site. Local people who previously participated as extras were also hired to dress up as indigenous characters for photos with tourists. However, overall, the details of the indigenous village, airplanes, and boats do not fit the context of the Trang An ecological park at all.
Despite being associated with a blockbuster film, the film set has details that don't fit in with the overall ecological area (Photo: @vincenzonapolitano).
The "Kong: Skull Island" film set is located right in the heart of the Vu Lam Royal Palace, an important historical site in Ninh Binh, and also within the strictly protected core area of the Trang An cultural heritage site. Therefore, to ensure the overall image of the entire ecological zone, dismantling the aforementioned site is a necessary step.
