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Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater Show Tickets

Golden Water Puppet Show in Hanoi, Vietnam, featuring traditional puppets performing on water.

Dive into Vietnam’s tradition with the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show. Upgrade for hotel transfers, a dinner cruise, an evening tour, or a cyclo ride.

Highlights

Dive into Vietnamese culture with the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, a perfect experience for families and culture enthusiasts in Ho Chi Minh City.
Watch vibrant puppets glide across the water, telling ancient Vietnamese stories through delicate movements, colorful costumes, and live traditional music.
A live orchestra plays a central role, weaving traditional melodies into the performance, adding depth and emotion to each puppet's journey across the stage.
Choose from upgrades that include hotel transfers, a cyclo ride, an evening guided tour of the city, and a scenic Saigon River dinner cruise.
Fun fact: Water puppetry, which dates back over 1,000 years, was originally performed in flooded rice paddies to entertain farmers after a hard day’s work.

Inclusions

Standard Entry

Water puppet show entry ticket

Standard Entry with Evening Tour & Dinner Cruise (based on selected option)

Hotel transfers in an A/C vehicle
English-speaking guide
Saigon River dinner cruise
Water puppet show entry ticket

Standard Entry with Cyclo Ride & Dinner Cruise (based on selected option)

Hotel transfers in an A/C vehicle
English-speaking guide
Cyclo ride
Saigon River dinner cruise
Water puppet show entry ticket

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Additional food & drinks not part of the program
Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Your experience

Puppets galore

Prepare to be transported to a world of wonder at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater. Watch in awe as skilled puppeteers bring intricately carved wooden puppets to life, performing stories that date back over a thousand years. The puppets glide and dance across the water, reenacting scenes from Vietnamese folklore, such as mythic tales of dragons, heroic warriors, and everyday village life. With traditional music playing in the background, this enchanting performance weaves together storytelling, art, and history in a way that will leave you mesmerized.

Saigon's evening charm

Elevate your evening with an upgrade that begins with a hotel pickup taking you to the theater. Along the way, an English-speaking guide will offer fascinating insights into the city’s sights and culture. After the show, continue your adventure with a relaxing dinner cruise along the Saigon River as you enjoy local dishes and stunning views of the city’s illuminated skyline.

Ride like a local

For those wanting to immerse themselves even deeper in Saigon’s vibrant atmosphere, opt for the cyclo ride upgrade. This experience includes hotel transfers, the evening tour, the puppet show, and the scenic dinner cruise – but adds a cyclo ride through the lively streets of Saigon. Sit back and relax as your friendly driver pedals you through bustling neighborhoods and scenic routes, offering a fresh and leisurely perspective of the city’s vibrant life.

Know before you go

Additional Information

Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Transportation to the venue is not included for guests who have opted for the standard entry.
Hotel transfers are included for guests who have opted for either of the upgrades. Drop-off time may vary due to traffic and weather, so it could be later than expected.
Hotel pickup is available for District 1 hotels only. If you're staying elsewhere, please make your way to the designated meeting point where your guide will be waiting.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.