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The Royal Court Citadel Banquet

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premium cultural immersion
seamless vip service
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Experience the life of a Vietnamese monarch for one exclusive night. This immersive journey begins with a stylish pick-up by limousine or vintage Peugeot 404 and a ceremonial opening of the Ngo Mon Gate, reserved solely for your party. Adorn yourselves in premium silk royal costumes before being led by a torch-lit procession and lion dancers to your private dining pavilion. Savor a meticulously prepared ten-course Nguyen Dynasty banquet accompanied by selected wines, while being entertained by the haunting sounds of the live Nhã Nhạc court orchestra and traditional court dancers. The evening concludes with a personalized Golden Royal Decree certificate and a peaceful floating lantern ritual on Thai Dich Lake.

Itineraries
Time Operational Highlights & Client Experience
18:00 Executive Transfer & Protocol Briefing: Client pick-up via VVIP transport (Limousine or Vintage Peugeot 404). A dedicated escort provides a mandatory briefing on royal etiquette and the ceremonial flow en-route.
18:20 Exclusive Citadel Access: Private arrival at the sealed Ngo Mon Gate. The gate is formally opened by an Honor Guard accompanied by drums and gongs, granting access exclusively to your party—a rare operational privilege.
18:30 Formal Imperial Welcome: Clients participate in a welcome reception featuring lotus tea tasting. Guests are assisted into premium silk royal attire and offered a dedicated photo session with costumed mandarins in the ceremonial courtyard.
18:45 Ceremonial Grand Procession: Guests are led in a majestic, torch-lit procession through candlelit corridors, accompanied by traditional lion dancers and the Nhã Nhạc court musicians, to their designated private dining pavilion.
19:00 – 20:30 Signature Royal Banquet & Cultural Performance: 90-minute Ten-Course Imperial Banquet (historically accurate cuisine) served with paired Dalat Boutique Reserve wines. The dinner features continuous live entertainment by the Nhã Nhạc Imperial Court Orchestra and traditional court dance performances.
20:30 Grand Finale & Recognition: The experience culminates with the presentation of personalized Golden Royal Decree certificates. Clients then participate in a symbolic, solemn floating lantern ritual on the Thai Dich Lake.
20:45 Executive Departure: Discreet and seamless limousine transfer from the Citadel grounds back to the client’s accommodation.
21:00 Program Conclusion.
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BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY

  1. 50 % deposit required on confirmation (flight slot secured in guest names).

  2. Passport scans needed 48 h prior for civil aviation manifest.

  3. Cancellation: <14 days = 30 % fee • <7 days = 100 % fee (non-refundable flight slot).

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