1 hour
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Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world.
In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages.
Book your tickets and enjoy the show.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Coffee and/or Tea
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Thang Long Water Puppet
Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with distinctive culture identity of Vietnam. It came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world. In early days, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, romance and children playing. Now, the topics of the plays are also picked from ancient legends, myths and historic stages. Book your tickets and enjoy the show.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
You will have entrance tickets to visit Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.
(Seats Row G-H-I-K-L-M-N-O)
Duration: 50 minutes
(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 50 minutes
(Seats row from P-Q-R)
Duration: 50 minutes
340 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Esther C,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
Although seen from all seats because the theater is small, it looks much better from the front rows (in the back rows, if you play someone tall in front you are lost, and both musicians and puppets look better up close)
Carla P,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
The no queuing bit is a bit of a scam. We had to wait for the agency man to come and deliver the tickets, he was late and didn’t have the VIP tickets. We were given other tickets higher up on the theatre that luckily as is very small theatre it was ok. The show is great and worth seeing but just book normal tickets.
Nuno C,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
Get to know an important part of Vietnam’s recent history. The guide was very attentive and competent.
Sophia G,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
The show was quite unique and funny at the same time. There's humor while presenting the vietnamese history and tradition. Must see for a different experience.
Jeanbaptiste L,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
Bad travel agency but exceptional show. Purchased tickets were no longer available on the day of the show
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