Why choose this Hanoi tour ?
The Guinness World Records in Vietnam has been achieved twice:
– The largest water stage show in Vietnam
– The show with the most farmers as actors in Vietnam
– Stevie Awards Asia-Pacific Gold Medal in 2018
– The “Cultural Performance Program for the Beginning of the Year 2019” award. In addition to the Tinh Hoa Bac Bo performance, CNN television channel also voted it as “a must-see performance when visiting Hanoi”.
Vietnam’s Must-see Outdoor Cultural Spectacle:
• Explores the deep-rooted culture of northern Vietnam
• Drawing upon the rich history of the Red River Delta provinces
• Sharing northern Vietnamese tradition from a contemporary perspective
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What makes The Quintessence of Tonkin Show – CNN News “MUST-SEE IN HANOI” a unique experience ?
The Quintessence of Tonkin invites you to go through the gate of our ancient Vietnamese village and tells you the story of thousand years of literature in one hour.
The Show
The Show draws inspiration from the spiritual history of the nearby Thay Pagoda telling the story of the pagoda’s founding by venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh, and explains the ancient union between religion and the monarchy.
Years in the making and with hundreds of performers, an interactive stage, state-of-the-art technology, and a stunning setting, this live spectacle is an unmissable highlight of any trip to Hanoi
The Story
You will experience six aspects of the cultural Quintessence of Tonkin: Poetry, Buddhism, Nostalgia, Music & Painting, Joy & Festivities.
Not only opening up the cultural space of the northern delta with people’s daily life activities, the play also shows the audience the best of the water puppetry art with the story of the venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh and the history of the ancient Thang Long royal palace.
The Performers
There are two groups of performers in this show: local families of farmers, bringing their experience and showcasing their lives to the audiences, and a young team of talented Students from the Hanoi College of Dance, bringing youth and energy to the stage.
The Theater
The theater itself is an engineering masterpiece. The natural lake was transformed into a stage, including a state-of-the-art hydrothermal system that raises the 15-ton Thuy Dinh pagoda from under the water in just under a minute. As the Thay Mountain composes the background of the scenery, we also had to develop a unique illumination system to light up the hills, 1.5km away, using 40 lamps of 1500 watts!
The Costumes
The costumes are made of traditional patterns and raw materials — silk and cotton. They are all made onsite, and in order to faithfully illustrate our history and culture, were produced under the supervision of a historian and multiple artisans.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Silver & Private Transfer
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Silver Ticket & Private: round-trip transfer from your Hanoi address, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey to the countryside show.
Pickup included - Silver Ticket & Bus
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Shuttle bus: Pick up and drop at meeting point
Pickup included - Platinum Ticket & Bus
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Shuttle bus: Pick up and drop at meeting point
Pickup included - Platinum & Private Transfer
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Platinum ticket & Private: round-trip transfer from your Hanoi address, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey to the countryside show.
Pickup included - Gold Ticket & Private Transfer
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Gold Ticket & Private: round-trip transfer from your Hanoi address, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey to the countryside show.
Pickup included - Gold Ticket & Bus
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The distance: from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way
Shuttle bus: Pick up and drop at meeting point
Pickup included - Hanoi City Tour & Show
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Hanoi City Tour: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter center between 8-8:30 AM for the group tour
Afterward, enjoy the show : with a private round-trip transfer in the evening. The driver will drop you off at your hotel around 9:30 PM – 10 PM
Pickup included
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show – CNN News “MUST-SEE IN HANOI” Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bus pickup and drop-off at the meeting point, based on the selected option and price
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- Round-trip private car service from your address for 60–70 km, based on selected option & price paid
Not Included
- Dinner (available upon your request with surcharge $18/person)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by BCFamilyTour.com.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
