Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Overview

55 minutes

Mobile ticket

Water puppetry is a unique folk art form which is associated with the long history of wet rice civilization of Vietnam. Puppetry is quite popular in many countries around the world.

Thang Long water puppet show includes various pieces which are well arranged, performed by professional and experienced artists under a thorough preparation of content, water pavilion, puppets, light and audio system,… It will bring audiences into an artistic space imbued with the culture of Vietnam and Hanoi.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Thang Long Water Puppet

57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi Vietnam

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Thang Long Water Puppet

Discover the unique art of Vietnamese water puppetry at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Watch traditional folk tales come to life on

55 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

VIP Class show

(Seats row from A-B-C-D-E)
Duration: 55 minutes

Standard Class Show

(Seats row from P-Q-R)
Duration: 1 hour

Deluxe Class Show

(Seats Row G-H-I-K-L-M-N-O)
Duration: 55 minutes

Reviews

4.38

84 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

To see....to make his opinion
Sandy A,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A must in Hanoi... I was not subjugated but it is also interested in the culture of other countries.
Waste of time unless you get the 1st row.
Alon G,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The elevation between rows is insufficient. I sat in the 3rd row, and all I could see were the heads of people in front of me. ( I'm 1.80 m tall - imagine if I were shorter.) The legroom is also inadequate. My knees were pressed against the seat in front of me. (Imagine if I were taller than 1.80 m.) The only reason I didn’t walk out mid-show was because it would have forced the entire row to stand up just to let me pass. On top of that, the high-pitched volume was unbearably loud - something that could easily be fixed with proper EQ. Bottom line: a total waste of time.
Great performance for the whole family
Ben B,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We attended the water puppet show in Vietnam and found it to be a delightful and culturally rich experience. The artistry behind the puppetry was impressive, colourful characters gliding across the water, accompanied by traditional music and live narration. It was fascinating to see stories of rural life and folklore brought to life in such a unique format. While the show was visually captivating and family-friendly, we hired the headsets for English translation but in all fairness I’d save your money as you’ll follow along fine. The performance lasted just under an hour, which was the perfect length to keep everyone engaged. Overall, we’d definitely recommend this show to travelers looking for an authentic taste of Vietnamese heritage. It’s a memorable way to spend an evening, especially if you’re curious about local traditions and performing arts.
Amazing 5 stars
Charlene E,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Amazing show! My family and i loved every minute of the show.. amazing music and puppetry Must see it!!
Viator ripoff
James S,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Don't book with Viator. Rip-off. Charged double the price of the ticket for no benefit. Puppet show was ok