Overview
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Generations ago, Vietnamese puppeteers performed for their rural communities in waist-deep water, bringing to life legends and stories about their region. Water puppetry theaters like Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater continue that tradition into the modern-day and are a fun, family-friendly way to experience a hallmark of traditional Vietnamese culture. With this bundle, you will:
• Experience a wonderful Water Puppet Show, which is regarded as a form of Vietnamese traditional art.
• Get the good view seats
• Easy to pick up the ticket at the meeting point
• Experience this unique form of Vietnamese art.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
Arrive 15 minutes before the show starts, you will not revive a replacement ticket for another show time if you are late
Flash photography is not permitted in the theater
What To Expect
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
With the entrance ticket, you have the chance to relish in the fascinating art of a water puppet show, which is closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the countryside. The show’s chosen stage is not big but it is the traditional stage with the surface of a water pool. The puppeteers present their clever skills in managing puppets by long bamboo rods and string mechanism under the surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra is an excellent music accompaniment. The puppets depict the story from the songs during the show, which reflects the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside, so it is not too difficult to understand it. Note: Please be present at the showtime 15 minutes before for check in and getting your seats
Options
Showtime: 18:30
The showtime will be started at 18:30, so customers have to be present at the theater 15 minutes before the showtime.
What‘s Included
Water puppet show ticket voucher
Transportation to the water puppet theater.
Other foods, beverages and services not mentioned in the inclusions
Travel insurance
Meeting points
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quận 1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour guide Anny had very good and helpful service, enjoy the trip so much, I would recommend the trip and tour guide
Tour37746336487,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Anny had very good and helpful service, enjoy the trip so much, I would recommend the trip and tour guide Anny to my friends.
Water Puppets
Kevin L,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Fun! Worth the 45 minutes. You won't see anything like this somewhere else. The musicians and puppeteers were great
Only if you're in the front row!
belabindi,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00It might have been a good experience if I could see it. I was in seat J6, so had a sea of big heads in front of me. At one point I had to tell the people in front of me to stop moving around in their seats so I could perhaps see some of the show. Not impressed!
Water puppet theatre
Sharon A,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Spoken in local language as you would expect so couldn't catch the jokes but stories came across well through puppetry skills. Amusing to adults but could see children in the audience laughing. Great way to spend 45 mins with cultural exposure😊
Very good
Ambassador401783,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent show to see, different very much enjoyed
Nice experience, our...
HendrikWillem L,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice experience, our children 4 and 6 years old also liked it very much. Very nice water puppet show.
The music, sound, dance... are excellent!
461trangp,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The music, sound, dance... are excellent!
Wonderful, but don’t arrive early.
N4556KXandreas,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This show was wonderful, it was a really great cultural experience! We didn’t know what was happening, but it didn’t matter as it was beautiful to watch and listen to. The only negative for me was that the people who arrive 15-30 minutes before the show are given seats on the sides. People who arrive 10 minutes before the show, or even are a bit late, get the middle (best) seats. Other than that that, the show itself was well worth going to!
The show was good. There...
William S,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The show was good. There will be a person waiting near the ticket booth when you get there. Give them your name and they will look you up and provide a physical ticket
Special experience
Rainer O,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A really nice experience, you feel transported back to childhood. You get to know Vietnam from a completely different angle.
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