Nice to see a local tradition. Good puppetry and music. Just wished we’d looked up the story beforehand! Lasts an hour.
Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets





At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $9 / person
- Location
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hoi An Water Puppet Show
Description
Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life. 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. Experience a magical water puppet show at a traditional Vietnamese theater in Hanoi.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 3:00 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:15 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 4–88)
- $9
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a hassle-free experience for the Thang Long Water Puppet show by booking your admission ticket in advance. Watch this live performance of this traditional Vietnamese art form in a show that lasts about one hour. Choose from several showtimes to suit your schedule. Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime, then enjoy a water puppet show that depicts legends and traditional life. 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.
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Hanoi
- Starting price $9 is 69% below the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
Excurgo comparison of 8,993 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets take?
Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:15 PM.
Can I cancel Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hoi An Water Puppet Show.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
It was amazing! Spend the money for the headset to hear in English if you do not know the language!
This was an interesting look at theatrical Vietnamese culture
I went to the Thang Long Water Puppet show on a rainy Hanoi evening and ended up really enjoying it. The puppets were clever, the live music had that sharp, twangy sound that stuck in your head, and I liked seeing the water splash around the stage. It felt very local and different from the usual tourist stuff. That said, the theater was packed, the seats were a bit cramped, and if you don’t know the stories already, some parts go by fast. The show is also pretty short, so it doesn’t take up much of an evening. Still, I’d definitely recommend it if you’re in Hanoi, just go in expecting a simple cultural stop rather than a big production.
It was a lot of fun. Local music and live performances, and it's very easy to get around.
They are a very talented group of performers. The singers and musicians were obviously very good. We would advise that you do get the audio guide so that you have some idea on the folklore behind the performances. We did appreciate the professionalism that went into the show, but it wasn’t our thing.
One in a Lifetime experiences. And it's worth every single penny. Whenever you have an opportunity to visit Hanoi, you must go to this theatre, and immerse yourself in the suburbs of Vietnam
Fantastic experience.It's worth seeing is something unique with music shock you feel everything from Vietnam!!!
It takes an hour and is a magical Cultural show. Don't go thinking Disney or Broadway, this is a distinctly Vietnamese cultural, traditional show featuring Water Puppets. The theatre is clean and the seats are very comfortable. We thought it a great experience and I would recommend to everyone, but particularly those with young kids.
There is no audio guide included with the ticket price, I was also sat in G16 (everywhere else sold out) and could hardly see a thing! 50 minutes is a long time to watch puppets you can only just see but can’t understand. Good puppetry skills though. Disappointed as expected it to be better.
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