Quan ho Bac Ninh folk song – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The UNESCO recognized Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs of Vietnam as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on September 30, 2009. In this 4-hour tour, you will have a chance to visit a typical village of Northern Vietnam, in Red River Delta.
- take a horse-drawn cart ride
- walk through countryside lanes
- visit ancient houses & temples
- watch Quan Ho Bac Ninh performance
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1Half-day tour to experience daily life of villagers in Red River Delta
Hanoi half day tour - Spots in highlight:
Our half day tour gives you a joyful experience in exploring Vietnam’s beautiful countryside landscapes and the cradle of Vietnamese folklore music in Red River Delta.
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
4-hour tour to visit typical northern Vietnam village and enjoy Quan Ho Bac Ninh singing
Starting at your hotel at either 8.30AM or 1.30 PM.
Take a pleasant drive to Bac Ninh province, 30km from Hanoi center.
Upon arrival in Dinh Bang, take a horse-drawn cart ride or walk through country lanes to visit Dinh Bang Communal house & Do Temple which worships 8 kings of Ly Dynasty (1010-1225).
After that you will be invited to enjoy Quan Ho folk songs (duo of love songs) performed by local singers. Quan ho singing is a Vietnamese folk music style with alternating groups of female and male singers issuing musical challenges and responses in the repertoire deal with topics of love and sentimentality. It’s recognized as the Intangible Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO in 2009.
Back to Hanoi and ends the tour within 4 hours.
The price of tours base on accommodation category, travel period, and number of tourists. Please contact us for more information about prices.
Services inclusive
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as mention or similar
- Transfer services in a private air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees, other boat fees where applicable
- Meals as listed in the program B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner: pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menu.
- Tours with local English speaking guide
Services Exclusive
- Dinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
- Surcharge for special request on food, and meals.
- Entrance fees, permits and guide service during free time.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
- Internal airfares in the tour (please refer to the supplement quotation)
- International airfare from/to Laos
- International airport departure tax
- Visa handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills
- All other service not stated in the program
The cancellation charges below refer to the non-transferable fee that is charged to the group member who has cancelled their tour:
- More than 45 days before departure: No cancellation charge
- Between 45 and 30 days before departure: 10% of total tour cost
- Between 30 days and 15 days before departure: 25% of total tour cost
- Between 15 days and 7 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
- Less than 7 days before departure: 90% of total tour cost
- No-show at the airport on the day of arrival/departure: 100% of total tour cost
B. CHILDREN POLICY (land service only)
- Child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing bed with parents
- Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
- Child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
- Child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
- Child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate