Share this 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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The distance from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to the show is 30-35 km one way. Shuttle Service: Included in the ticket, departs from Grand Plaza at 16:15-16:30, returns at 9:00 PM. Be at the pick-up point 15 minutes early. Private Transfer: Round-trip pick-up from your Hanoi address. Contact us for booking. Self-Travel: If not using the shuttle, go to Sai Son Commune, Quoc Oai District, Hanoi.
Itinerary
-
1Hanoi
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
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hanoi
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hanoi
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
