Immersive Theatre

Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets

4.7/5(90)

Nigel S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Absolutely brilliant. Who needs screens or AI. My big criticism/issue was people filming the show on their phones and blocking your view. I may have upset a few people when I told them to get their phones out of my way.

Adnot S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The atmosphere was something we had never seen, neither in France nor on other trips.. It's not the show itself that is extraordinary.. We learned a few things with the audio guide, which in our opinion was necessary to better understand the meaning of this show.

Milena R

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

The water puppets were amazing, although the person we were supposed to collect our tickets from was late. The instructions given to us by the website said we were to look for someone in a blue shirt to get our tickets from, but they were wearing black so we had a hard time finding them.

Melanie R

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

The live music and the puppeteers' artistry, together with the audio guide, made for a great experience. We booked VIP seats and can only recommend doing so, as the view is truly fantastic. At 50 minutes, the show is the perfect length. For us, an absolute must when visiting Hanoi.

Lisa M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The show was so entertaining - It's been one of our highlights in Hanoi. I'm glad I opted for the audio translation as it helped me understand the story. My only complaint (and it's a minor one) was that the seats are not very comfortable.

Kirsten B

Couple

Verified booking

Oct 2026

I had read about this art form and was excited to finally have an opportunity to experience it for myself. I was intrigued by how the puppets were able to create a magical narrative, and by the musicians enhancing this.

Experience traditional Vietnamese water puppetry at Hanoi’s most iconic theater.

Skip-the-line entry helps you avoid long queues at a popular, often sold-out show.

Enjoy a live performance featuring music, storytelling, and Vietnamese folklore.

Multiple daily showtimes make it easy to plan around your itinerary.

Choose from VIP, Deluxe, or Standard seating based on your preference.

50-minute Thang Long Water Puppet show

Skip-the-line entry

Multilingual audio guide in Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, and Spanish (as per option selected)

Standard/Deluxe/VIP seating (as per option selected)

All taxes, fees, and handling charges

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Lisa M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The show was so entertaining - It's been one of our highlights in Hanoi. I'm glad I opted for the audio translation as it helped me understand the story. My only complaint (and it's a minor one) was that the seats are not very comfortable.
Adnot S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The atmosphere was something we had never seen, neither in France nor on other trips.. It's not the show itself that is extraordinary.. We learned a few things with the audio guide, which in our opinion was necessary to better understand the meaning of this show.
Nigel S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Absolutely brilliant. Who needs screens or AI. My big criticism/issue was people filming the show on their phones and blocking your view. I may have upset a few people when I told them to get their phones out of my way.
Sujeeth S
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Well choreographed; good music, great show.
Anuj G
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent Musicians and Performers

Skip the long queues and enjoy a smooth entry to one of Hanoi’s most loved cultural performances.

Getting started

Arrive at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater at least 15–20 minutes before your selected showtime. Present your mobile ticket at the entrance for validation. A quick security check may be conducted before entry.

What to expect

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater: Known for its traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, this iconic theater brings folklore to life through music and storytelling.

Traditional water puppetry: Watch skilled puppeteers perform over water, depicting scenes from rural life and legends.

Live music and narration: Enjoy live folk music and singing that enhance the storytelling throughout the show.

Compact cultural experience: The short duration makes it easy to fit into your Hanoi itinerary.

Upgrades

Choose between VIP, Deluxe, or Standard seating options based on your preferred view and budget.

What's not allowed

No flash photography is permitted.

Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show, is strictly prohibited.

Smoking and drinking is not allowed. You will immediately be asked to leave if caught by a staff member.

Additional information

Multi-lingual audio guide is available in Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, and Spanish language.

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.