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By Caiyi Travel
Price is RM 109 per adult
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Features

  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Open-Air Water Stage – Watch a 60-minute performance unfold across a purpose-built water stage beneath the night sky.

    Northern Vietnam Heritage – Discover stories inspired by poetry, Buddhism, music, painting, peace, and festival traditions.

    Water Puppetry and Dance – See traditional water puppetry, expressive choreography, and local performers bring rural life to the stage.

    Light and Sound Spectacle – Experience synchronized lighting, music, water, and natural scenery against the backdrop of Thay Mountain.

    Choice of Seating – Select Silver, Gold, or Platinum seating to match your preferred view.

    Optional Hanoi Shuttle – Choose a transport package with round-trip shuttle service from the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Activity location

  • The Quintessence of Tonkin
    • Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Quintessence of Tonkin
    • Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Check availability

Silver Section Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Silver Seating Section

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 109.42 x 1 AdultRM 109.42
Total
Price is RM 109.42

Gold Section Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Gold seating section

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 134.29 x 1 AdultRM 134.29
Total
Price is RM 134.29

Silver Ticket + Shuttle

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Silver seating section
Round-trip shuttle bus: Meeting point: Hoang Dieu St, No.19C, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (Thang Long Imperial Citadel). Please arrive 5 minutes before 15:50.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 150.03 x 1 AdultRM 150.03
Total
Price is RM 150.03

Gold Ticket + Shuttle

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Gold seating section
Round-trip shuttle bus: Meeting point: Hoang Dieu St, No.19C, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (Thang Long Imperial Citadel). Please arrive 5 minutes before 15:50.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 174.90 x 1 AdultRM 174.90
Total
Price is RM 174.90

Platinum Section Ticket

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Platinum seating section

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 198.94 x 1 AdultRM 198.94
Total
Price is RM 198.94

Platinum Ticket + Shuttle

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Platinum seating section
Round-trip shuttle bus: Meeting point: Hoang Dieu St, No.19C, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (Thang Long Imperial Citadel). Please arrive 5 minutes before 15:50.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 19:30
Price details
RM 238.73 x 1 AdultRM 238.73
Total
Price is RM 238.73

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission to the selected Silver, Gold, or Platinum seating section, including reservation and operational fees.
  • Inclusions
    Round-trip shuttle transfers from Hanoi for transport options only
  • Exclusions
    Meals and beverages are not included.
  • Exclusions
    Transportation for ticket-only options and transport to the shuttle meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Quintessence of Tonkin

  • Admission ticket included
Experience a 60-minute open-air cultural performance where water puppetry, traditional music, dance, lighting, and the natural landscape bring northern Vietnam's heritage to life. The show starts at 7:30 PM. Choose Silver, Gold, or Platinum seating, with optional round-trip shuttle packages. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to exchange your mobile voucher for a physical ticket. Photography, video recording, smoking, and outside food or drinks are not permitted.

Location

Activity location

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    The Quintessence of Tonkin
    • Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Quintessence of Tonkin
    • Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district
    • 100000, Hanoi, Vietnam

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