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. Address: 31 P. Lò Sũ, street, Hoàn Kiếm, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Show schedule: 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 and 20:00
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The art of water puppetry has a distinct Vietnamese identity. It came into existence more than a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta.
In its earliest days, water puppetry portrayed the daily life of villagers – in farming and fishing activities, children’s play and in romance. Today the performance also brings in ancient legends and myths.
Description / Important Notes
Skip the lines at the Water Puppet Theater with this service that includes show tickets.
Choose from several Water Puppet Show times.
Experience one of Vietnam’s most memorable and traditional art forms during a live 50-minute
See a unique art form that originates over 1,000 years ago in the Red River Delta.
In the past, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing and romance. Now, watch plays about ancient Vietnamese legends, myths and history.
Show schedule: 15.00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30, 20.00.
Important Notice:
All performing arts units are requested to suspend all performances on the two national mourning days for former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Khamtay Siphandone: April 4 and April 5, 2025.
The Department of Culture and Sports has issued an official notice to its affiliated performing arts units.
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How To Use
Show Mobile Ticket: at Charming Travel’s office (31 Lo Su street, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi) to exchange for a physical ticket.
Or you can go to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater 15 minutes before show time and contact +84 964760469 (WhatApp, Telegram, Zalo, KakaoTalk…) for guideline to receive show ticket
This voucher is not show ticket. Please exchange this voucher for physical ticket to enter the show
Age Requirements
Per Pax: 3 – 99 years old
Cancellation Policy
100% return.
Refund 1 day(s) before visit date.
Terms & Conditions
No flash photography is permitted
Please note that you have to collect the actual tickets at the local operator’s office at least 30 minutes before the show
Please note that you have to be at the theater at least 20 minutes before the show start time
Show times occasionally change due to availability. In this case the local operator will contact you in advance
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