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Highlights
- Experience Quintessence of Tonkin, an award-winning Vietnamese show that blends water puppetry, music, and dance to celebrate Thay Pagoda's heritage.
- Begin your evening at the venue by browsing the traditional countryside market, then move to your reserved seat as the performance is about to start.
- Your ticket covers entry to the show arena and the Water Puppetry Museum, plus applicable taxes and service fees, so you pay once and enjoy more.
- Watch six acts combine water puppetry, music, dance, and visual effects to present the spiritual heritage of Thay Pagoda and the water puppetry tradition.
- Select your seating preference, choosing Silver side view, Gold center view, or Platinum VIP panoramic section for the angle that suits you.
Your Experience
Experience The Quintessence of Tonkin open-air cultural show with your choice of Silver, Gold, or Platinum VIP seating, plus market and museum access.
Getting started
Enter Baara Land and proceed directly to the venue for The Quintessence of Tonkin outdoor cultural spectacle. Your admission ticket for the show is checked at the entrance, then you move toward your reserved seating section as indicated on your booking. Before the performance begins, you can use the same ticket to access the surrounding areas included in this experience.
What to expect
The Quintessence of Tonkin outdoor show
This open-air production focuses on the heritage of northern Vietnam, with The Quintessence of Tonkin performed on a large outdoor stage. The show draws on the spiritual heritage of Thay Pagoda, known as the birthplace of Vietnamese water puppetry, and unfolds in a series of themed segments.
Features
- Six acts structure the evening, combining traditional water puppetry, live traditional music, dance, and coordinated visual effects across the outdoor set. Each act highlights a different facet of Tonkin culture, from spiritual life connected to Thay Pagoda to rural daily scenes presented through water puppetry.
- Reserved seating is included as per the option selected, with Silver Class side view seating, Gold Class center view seating, or Platinum VIP panoramic view seating giving you different perspectives on the stage and water surface.
- Your admission ticket for the show comes with applicable taxes and service fees already covered, so there are no extra compulsory charges on-site for the performance itself.
Traditional countryside market
Before the performance, you can spend time at the traditional countryside market located within the Baara Land complex. This space is designed around rural Vietnamese market life and is available to explore ahead of the show.
Features
- Access to traditional countryside market areas is included with your ticket, allowing you to walk through the stalls and atmosphere at your own pace before taking your seat. It provides context for the cultural themes that later appear in The Quintessence of Tonkin.
- Food and beverages at the traditional countryside market are not included in this ticket, so any snacks or drinks you choose to purchase are at your own expense.
Water Puppetry Museum
Alongside the live performance, your ticket includes entry to the Water Puppetry Museum. This museum visit complements the segments of the show that highlight Thay Pagoda and the origins of Vietnamese water puppetry.
Features
- Complimentary entry to the Water Puppetry Museum is part of your experience, so you can explore exhibits that focus on the development of Vietnamese water puppetry and its connection to the Thay Pagoda tradition.
- Displays help frame what you see on stage during The Quintessence of Tonkin, especially the water puppetry acts, by presenting background on puppets, performance techniques, and the art form’s place in Tonkin culture.
Wrapping up
You choose how you view the show when booking, with three seating variants available: Silver Class Seating, Side View Section; Gold Class Seating, Center View Section; or Platinum VIP Seating, Panoramic View Section. After the performance, you are free to leave Baara Land at your own pace using your own round-trip transportation arrangements.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission ticket for the show
- Economical admission ticket with side wing reserved seating (Capacity: 1,024 pax)
- Access to traditional countryside market
- Complimentary entry to Water Puppetry Museum
- Applicable taxes and service fees
- Silver Class side view, Gold Class center view or Platinum VIP panoramic view seating [as per option selected]
- Food and beverages
- Round-trip transportation to and from Baara Land
- Gratuities
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
Frequently asked questions
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