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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Tickets, Hanoi
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre highlights
Experience Hanoi’s iconic Thang Long Water Puppet Show, where wooden puppets dance on water to depict Vietnam’s folklore, rural life, and legends in a captivating performance.
Enjoy the show at the renowned Thang Long Theatre, located near Hoan Kiem Lake, where locals and tourists have gathered for decades to celebrate this traditional art.
Immerse yourself in Vietnamese folklore and legends, told through expressive movements and storytelling, offering a rare glimpse into the country’s heritage and village life.
Feel the magic of the water stage, where skilled puppeteers hidden behind a screen bring wooden puppets to life on water, creating illusions of dragons, farmers, and mythical creatures dancing atop the surface.
Delight in live background music played on traditional Vietnamese instruments like the đàn bầu and drums, adding rhythm and charm to every act.
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- If cancellation is made 1 days or more before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 1 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre overview
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi:
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is located in central Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake. It's a small indoor theatre that's easy to reach if you're staying in or visiting the Old Quarter. The area is usually busy, with lots of shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions nearby. The theatre itself is simple but well-maintained, and it has been hosting daily shows for many years. It’s a popular stop for visitors who want to learn more about Vietnamese traditions in a short amount of time.
Thang Long Water Puppet Show:
The show features wooden puppets performing on a water-covered stage, controlled by puppeteers standing behind a screen. The stories are based on Vietnamese village life, folk tales, and legends, told through the movements of the puppets and short musical skits. The puppets appear to glide and splash across the water, creating some light visual effects. A group of musicians sits on one side of the stage, playing traditional Vietnamese instruments and singing. The performance lasts about 45 to 50 minutes and includes several different scenes. It’s not meant to be a high-tech or dramatic experience, but rather a light, informative show that introduces a unique part of Vietnam’s cultural history.
Activity Duration: 50 minutes
Activity Timings: 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 & 20:00