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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets with Multilingual Audio Guide
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Highlights

  • Watch a 50-minute live water puppet show, a traditional Vietnamese art form dating back to the 11th century.
  • Skip the ticket queues and enter directly with pre-booked show tickets at your selected time slot.
  • Learn about stories of village life, folklore, and legends through performances set on water.
  • Use a multilingual audio guide to better understand the cultural context and storylines during the show.
  • Choose between standard, deluxe, or VIP seating based on your preferred view and budget.

Your Experience

Watch a unique Vietnamese art form come alive on water with reserved seating and guided storytelling.

Getting started

Arrive at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi and proceed to the entrance with your ticket. Use the skip-the-line access for direct entry and take your assigned seat before the show begins.

What to expect

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

A historic theatre in Hanoi known for preserving Vietnam’s traditional water puppetry art form.

Features

  • Watch a 50-minute live performance with puppets moving across water, controlled by hidden puppeteers.

  • See stories depicting village life, folklore, and ancient Vietnamese legends brought to life.

  • Listen to traditional music accompanying each act, enhancing the cultural experience.

  • Use a multilingual audio guide to follow the story and understand each performance.

Seating options

Choose VIP seating in rows 1–5 for the closest view, deluxe seating in rows 6–10 for a balanced view, or standard seating in rows 11–17 for a budget-friendly option.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the theatre
  • 50-min water puppet show performance
  • Access to Standard/Deluxe/VIP seat (as per option selected)
  • Multilingual audio guide for the show
  • All taxes and handling charges included
  • Show program booklet

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Wear neat, comfortable clothing suitable for indoor seating. Avoid overly revealing attire out of respect for local culture. Bring a light jacket, as the theater may be air-conditioned.

Flash photography is not permitted.

Please note that you have to be at the theater at least 20 minutes before the show starts. Show times occasionally change due to availability. In this case, the local operator will contact you in advance.

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4.8 (20 reviews)

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