From Hanoi: Water Puppet Show - VIP First 6 Rows Ticket

Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam



Book your tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet show in advance and avoid long queuing and waiting in line at the theater.

Highlights

  • Reserve your entry ticket in advance, guaranteeing the show slot
  • Enjoy Hanoi's famous Water Puppet Show
  • Learn about this uniquely Vietnamese art form
  • Choose the show times which best fit with your schedule
  • Choose the best seat category for your shows 50 minutes ahead of time

Description

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 performance.

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.

Includes

Tickets for the Hanoi Water Puppet Show in advance

Show program flyer available in your language

Easy pickup of the physical ticket at the office

Support from the local office for changes

Excludes

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Audio guide (Chinese/Vietnamese/Korean/French/Spanish/English/Japanese/Russian/German) available at the theater entrance for 50.000VND per show. Must be booked directly with the staff at the theatre entrance

Important Information

  • This service is for customers who want to reserve tickets for their preferred show time in advance
  • No flash photography is permitted at the performance
  • If your chosen show is fully booked, your ticket may be moved to the next show. In this case, you will be contacted in advance for the best arrangement. If you do not agree we would process the full refund before 24 hours
  • An audio guide is available to purchase for 50.000 VND per show. The audio guide must be booked directly with the staff at the theatre entrance
  • Children 0-2 years old free ticket but share seating with parents. No seat number issue. Please book separate seat if need

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The Water Puppet Show is a traditional Vietnamese art form featuring puppets performing on water, telling local stories and legends.
The show takes place at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The performance runs for about 50 minutes.
Yes, you can select the VIP first 6 rows seating category and choose your best seats up to 50 minutes before the show.
Booking tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your spot and skip the lines at the theater.
Showtimes vary throughout the day; check the website for the current available schedules.
Yes, the show is family-friendly and offers a cultural experience that children can enjoy.
The show is performed with traditional Vietnamese narration but uses visual storytelling through puppetry.
The theater is centrally located near Hoan Kiem Lake and is accessible by taxi, motorbike, or walking from many city areas.
Yes, the show showcases distinct aspects of Vietnamese folklore, rural life, and traditional music.

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