Thang Long Water Puppets: Hanoi's Cultural Gem

Discover Vietnam’s ancient art at Thang Long Water Puppet Show. Experience captivating storytelling and tradition in Hanoi’s historic theater.

Duration: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thang Long Water Puppet - Bypass the queues at the Water Puppet Theater with this handy service that provides show tickets and flexible timing options. Delight in a live 50-minute performance that highlights one of Vietnam’s most renowned art forms, water puppetry, which began over a millennium ago in the Red River Delta. Originally illustrating…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line Thang Long Water Puppet Theater ticket
  • Multilingual Audio Guide (if selected)
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Show program
Additional Information

Explore the captivating history of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, where an ancient art form from the 11th century is brought to life. Originating in the waterlogged rice fields of rural Vietnam, villagers once stood waist-deep in water, animating stories with puppets that seemed to glide effortlessly across the surface. Concealed behind…

Location
Thang Long Water Puppet
57B Dinh Tien Hoang - Hoan Kiem - Ha Noi,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Urszula_l
Apr 15, 2025
Great experience - I got a ticket via viator, it was a voucher that was exchanged 15 minutes before the show for a seated ticket. I booked VIP (1-5th row) and received 4th row - D 13, right in the middle which was a really great spot. Show was great as well, especially if someone admires theatres and art. Recommend
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Vidijo
Mar 20, 2025
an experience for us a tradition in Hanoi - A water puppet show is an attraction you can see at the water puppet theater in central Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake. This attraction originally comes from Vietnamese villages where the theatre was played with puppets in the water. The tradition of water puppet show comes from rice fields being flooded and villagers making entertainment by standing in the deep water.with the dolls above the water. Back then, simple stages were built around flooded rice fields aimed at the puppeteers who entertain their audience. Duration +- 1 hour, animation with vocals and orchestra. Also colorful.
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From $6
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).