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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket

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Highlights

  • Authentic Art Form: Experience Vietnam’s unique water puppetry, a 1,000-year-old tradition performed on a live water stage.
  • Cultural Storytelling: Watch folk tales, legends, and rural life come alive through handcrafted puppets and skilled puppeteers.
  • Live Orchestra: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese music with live singers and instruments enhancing every scene.
  • Immersive Setting: Sit in a theater designed for close-up views of the water stage, creating an engaging and intimate atmosphere.
  • Easy & Family-Friendly: Short, engaging show ideal for all ages, perfect for adding a cultural highlight to your Hanoi visit.

About this experience

The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theater stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would create entertainment by standing in waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water. Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen.

What's included

  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges (based on your selected option)
  • Skip-the-line Thang Long Water Puppet Theater ticket (based on your selected option)
  • Multilingual Audio Guide (based on your selected option)
  • Show program (based on your selected option)

Inclusions vary by option — check the details on your selected option for exactly what's covered.

Things to note

  • 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.
  • There is no luggage storage facility at the venue
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue
  • Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel this booking?

Every option shows its own cancellation terms before you pay — where free cancellation applies, the window closes at 00:00 (midnight), local time at the destination, on the cut-off day. Cancel from My bookings within the window for a full refund (once your ticket has been issued, message support inside the window and we cancel it for you); after it, the option's terms apply. Full details in our cancellation & refund policy.

Can I change the date of my booking?

Date changes aren't automatic — they depend on the operator. Email [email protected] from the address you booked with, quoting your booking reference and the new date you'd like, and we'll ask the operator for you. Changes are subject to their approval and availability; if the date can't be moved, your booking's cancellation terms apply.

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