Thang Long Water Puppet Show Entrance Tickets
Overview
55 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting points
Thang Long Water Puppet
57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi Vietnam
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Deluxe Class Show
(Seats Row G-H-I-K-L-M-N-O)
Duration: 55 minutes
Standard Class Show
(Seats row from P-Q-R)
Duration: 55 minutes
VIP Class Show
(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 55 minutes
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Show is great
bigdatahk,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Show itself is very unique, recommended as a cultural experience. Arrangement to get the ticket is messy though, you need to talk to another non ticket office person to get the ticket 5 min before the show. And at the time we got the ticket and get seated the show already started for a few minutes . Also you are paying premium for "skipping the line". Though , it is worth it as it is quite popular and at the time we arrived the theatre the tickets for whole day and next day was almost all gone.
Childish
daviddF6052EH,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Childish … very unsophisticated. The Music was ok though. As it was only a waste of a few dollars so not the end of the world , but I would waste my time
Worth watching
Roam49980030789,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The show is great. Nice blend of music lighting and puppets. You get to know about local life. Any seat is fine. Don’t chase VIP seats.
Okay show, poor experience/price in app
P671SLnicholasa,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Show itself was fine, but certainly not a must see. Recommend only if you have spare time or want a planned 50-min sitting break. Even then, 100% do not recommend booking here - I paid $13 in this app and received tix at the box office with a price printed on them of $5.69. More than 2x the price and I still had to wait to pick up the tickets? I can understand some convenience charge… but that was ridiculous. Overall, could take it or leave it.
Lovely experience. Fun and interesting theatrical look at Vietnamese way of life
pwrjsm,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting. Could have had more information behind the translation. Also would need to have Electronic Payment methods for tourists at the audio translation counter please. Didn’t have Cash and there was no sign saying Cash Only
Missed the show, stuck in traffic, no exchange, no exceptions
patriciafP5412LE,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I got stuck in traffic 3 hours before the show and could not make it. They made no exception to exchange my ticket, they said I had to do it 5 hours in advance......I was stuck for over 5 hours. I'm sorry I missed the show. They were very kind about informing me no exception...which is why I gave 4 stars. I hear the show is wonderful.
Unacceptable behaviour of your staff
653shis,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I recently attended a show at Lotus and was seated in the VIP section. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply affected by an incident that felt discriminatory. An Asian officer approached me to check my ticket, while completely ignoring the other guests around me, who happened to be white. As a non-white customer, I felt unfairly singled out and embarrassed in front of others for no reason. So unprofessional of him. This behavior is unacceptable and completely ruined what should have been an enjoyable evening. I came to enjoy the show, not to be made to feel like I didn’t belong. I hope management takes this seriously, addresses this issue with their staff, and ensures that all guests are treated with equal respect and dignity. Until this is properly handled, I can’t recommend Lotus Water show to others who value fairness and inclusivity.
Something different
Mario V,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Entertaining puppet show performed on water with a 9 piece support band. Very involved story so would highly recommend the audio guide for the English translation. Very effective air-conditioning..
Great experience
391antonios,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and interesting show, an overview of Vietnamese traditions and culture. Excellent anxge the organization of Trpadvisor , at the entrance we found the tickets already detached for us Not to be missed
How beautiful!
BeppeMarini,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How beautiful! Interesting funny enriching cute delicate very interesting ... Every adjective definitely goes with "issimo"
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