Vietnam: Thang Long Water Puppet Show
Overview
Mobile ticket
Step into the enchanting history of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, where an ancient art form dating back to the 11th century comes alive.
Originating in the flooded rice paddies of rural Vietnam, villagers once stood waist-deep in water, bringing stories to life with puppets gliding magically across the surface. Hidden behind screens, puppeteers used long rods to control the intricately crafted puppets, creating the illusion of life on water. the world-famous theater continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of tradition, artistry, and storytelling, offering a glimpse into Vietnam's vibrant cultural heritage.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A Viator/TripAdvisor confirmation booking will be sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
The official ticket will be sent to you within 24 hours
For assistance with redemption/ticket issues, kindly contact GlobalTix Customer Support Live Chat by WhatsApp Message
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
Show times occasionally change due to availability. In this case the local operator will contact you in advance
Please note that you have to be at the theater at least 10-30 minutes before the show start time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Show program
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Skip-the-line Thang Long Water Puppet Theater ticket
Multilingual Audio Guide (if you choose Multilingual Audio Guide ticket)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Thang Long Water Puppet
57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hanoi Vietnam
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Thang Long Water Puppet
Skip the lines at the Water Puppet Theater with this convenient service that includes show tickets and flexible time options. Enjoy a live 50-minute performance showcasing one of Vietnam's most iconic art forms, water puppetry, which originated over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta. Once depicting the daily lives of villagers through farming, fishing, and children’s games, modern performances now weave in ancient legends and myths, offering a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s cultural heritage.
Options
Standard Ticket
Standard Ticket
VIP Ticket + Audio Guide
(1-5 Rows): Languages: Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, Spanish.
Standard Ticket + Audio Guide
Languages: Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, Spanish.
Deluxe Ticket (6 - 10 Rows)
Deluxe Ticket (6 - 10 Rows)
Deluxe Ticket + Audio Guide
(6 - 10 Rows): Languages: Vietnamese, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French, German, Spanish.
VIP Ticket (1-5 Rows)
VIP Ticket (1-5 Rows)
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant show
PROBAL R,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Exceptional show, one of a kind. It is a must do, when visiting Vietnam. Foreigners should take an audio guide as the entire show is in Vietnamese language
Totally avoidable this operator
esmeemaaike,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Please avoid unless into cultural show. You don’t undertaand anything as it’s in local language. Totally avoidable. My kids left from between We paid for the VIP tickets and upon arrival they put us in the middle of the regular rows. The difference in price between our seating and the amount paid was alot money
Website Took My Money but Gave Me Nothing
ethanj592,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked through the website thinking it would be simple, but after the payment went through, I received absolutely nothing. No ticket, no confirmation email, not even a notification. I had to keep refreshing my inbox like a fool. When I contacted support, they responded slowly and didn’t offer any real solution. Truly disappointing for an online service.
Disappointing and not worth it
joannelariviere6009,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Do not buy online, it is nonrefundable and it doesn’t matter if you have reserved VIP. They sell paper tickets at the ticket booth and will sell in person even if they sold out online. I went with VIP online tickets and they said they sold out for the entire day and would not give me a ticket. Disappointing and not worth it This is not a skip the line event, you still join a very long queue. When we finally got to speak someone we were made to wait longer until after the show had started. Given our VIP tickets to then be told at the door we couldn’t enter, the show was sold out. Because we were unable to come back they seperated our group of 4 and we had to sit in the cheap seats and had missed a third of the show.
Payment completed but no tickets
nh tminhc2025,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I paid in full for the ticket online, but then did not receive any ticket or confirmation email. The system does not have clear instructions, no one responded when contacting support. It feels like I lost my money but I can't find my ticket, it's really disappointing.
Bad online ticket booking experience
794h ng ,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I just had an extremely disappointing experience when booking tickets online. The website loads slowly, the interface is confusing, and the payment step keeps reporting errors. After deducting money from my account, I did not receive any tickets or confirmation email. When I contacted customer service, no one responded, only receiving a few irresponsible automated responses. What should have been as simple as booking a ticket turned into a frustrating day. It's really bad and not worth trying a second time.
Booked tickets online but did not receive tickets
Camper53603494022,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked tickets online thinking it would be quick and easy, but after paying, I couldn't find the tickets. No email, no text messages. Waited all day and still didn't receive any confirmation. The service is too sloppy and irresponsible, making me both worried and angry. Really a very bad experience.
Busy and boring
sharonjesper,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Tourist spot at very busy time and location with crowd of tourists queuing up. This show is overrated as such i have high expectations but unfortunately it quite boring.
Booking Through the Website Only Created Headaches
324liliea,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I booked through the website to save time, but it turned into the worst part of my trip. The payment went through instantly, yet no ticket was sent. When I tried to contact them, the response was slow and unhelpful. Very poor service for something that should be simple.
Water puppet show
Ambassador818592,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The puppets didn‘t look as great as there were discribed. The movements were absolutly disapointing. I could also have done this. If I were you I would not spend your time and watch it. There are better atractives to do in Hanoi. We had been booked on by our tour Which I hadn't noticed until the last minute otherwise would have asked not to attend. It is literally puppets in a small pond with traditional singing for an hour !
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