Tours/Ho Chi Minh City/Ho Chi Minh City: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Ticket
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Ho Chi Minh City: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Ticket

4.7(92)Ho Chi Minh City1 hour
VIATOR4.7(32)TRIPADVISOR4.7(60)

Description

Generations ago, Vietnamese puppeteers performed for their rural communities in waist-deep water, bringing to life legends and stories about their region. Water puppetry theaters like Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater continue that tradition into the modern-day and are a fun, family-friendly way to experience a hallmark of traditional Vietnamese culture. With this bundle, you will: • Experience a wonderful Water Puppet Show, which is regarded as a form of Vietnamese traditional art. • Get the good view seats • Easy to pick up the ticket at the meeting point • Experience this unique form of Vietnamese art.

Tour Options

Showtime: 18:30
  • The showtime will be started at 18:30, so customers have to be present at the theater 15 minutes before the showtime.

Itinerary

Admission included

With the entrance ticket, you have the chance to relish in the fascinating art of a water puppet show, which is closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the countryside. The show’s chosen stage is not big but it is the traditional stage with the surface of a water pool. The puppeteers present their clever skills in managing puppets by long bamboo rods and string mechanism under the surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra is an excellent music accompaniment. The puppets depict the story from the songs during the show, which reflects the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside, so it is not too difficult to understand it. Note: Please be present at the showtime 15 minutes before for check in and getting your seats

Highlights

Water puppet show ticket voucher

What's included

Included
Water puppet show ticket voucher
Not included
Transportation to the water puppet theater.
Other foods, beverages and services not mentioned in the inclusions
Travel insurance

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat and the tour inclusions. Please advise the supplier if you have from 1 infant at time of booking.
  • A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the show starts, you will not revive a replacement ticket for another show time if you are late
  • Flash photography is not permitted in the theater

Reviews(92)

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Tour37746336487
May 21, 2026
The tour guide Anny had very good and helpful service, enjoy the trip so much, I would recommend the trip and tour guide

The tour guide Anny had very good and helpful service, enjoy the trip so much, I would recommend the trip and tour guide Anny to my friends.

Operator response

Hi Mr/Mrs, Thank you for reaching out and providing us with your valuable feedback. We hope you had a fantastic experience with TNK and looking forward to seeing you again. Best regard, TNK Travel Team

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Kevin_L
May 20, 2026
Water Puppets

Great Fun! Worth the 45 minutes. You won't see anything like this somewhere else. The musicians and puppeteers were great

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belabindi
May 7, 2026
Only if you're in the front row!

It might have been a good experience if I could see it. I was in seat J6, so had a sea of big heads in front of me. At one point I had to tell the people in front of me to stop moving around in their seats so I could perhaps see some of the show. Not impressed!

Operator response

Hello Mr/Ms, Thank you for booking a tour with TNK Travel ❤️ Due to the seating arrangement and availability, we are unfortunately unable to guarantee front-row seats. We truly appreciate your understanding. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again on your next trip! Best regards, TNK Travel Team

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Sharon_A
April 24, 2026
Water puppet theatre

Spoken in local language as you would expect so couldn't catch the jokes but stories came across well through puppetry skills. Amusing to adults but could see children in the audience laughing. Great way to spend 45 mins with cultural exposure😊

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Ambassador401783
April 23, 2026
Very good

Excellent show to see, different very much enjoyed

Operator response

Hi Mr/Mrs, Thank you for reaching out and providing us with your valuable feedback. We hope you had a fantastic experience with TNK and looking forward to seeing you again. Best regard, TNK Travel Team

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HendrikWillem_L
April 21, 2026
Nice experience, our...

Nice experience, our children 4 and 6 years old also liked it very much. Very nice water puppet show.

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461trangp
April 7, 2026
The music, sound, dance... are excellent!

The music, sound, dance... are excellent!

Operator response

Hi Mr/Mrs, Thank you for reaching out and providing us with your valuable feedback. We hope you had a fantastic experience with TNK and looking forward to seeing you again. Best regard, TNK Travel Team

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N4556KXandreas
April 3, 2026
Wonderful, but don’t arrive early.

This show was wonderful, it was a really great cultural experience! We didn’t know what was happening, but it didn’t matter as it was beautiful to watch and listen to. The only negative for me was that the people who arrive 15-30 minutes before the show are given seats on the sides. People who arrive 10 minutes before the show, or even are a bit late, get the middle (best) seats. Other than that that, the show itself was well worth going to!

Operator response

Hi Mr/Mrs, Thank you for reaching out and providing us with your valuable feedback. We hope you had a fantastic experience with TNK and looking forward to seeing you again. Best regard, TNK Travel Team

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William_S
March 11, 2026
The show was good. There...

The show was good. There will be a person waiting near the ticket booth when you get there. Give them your name and they will look you up and provide a physical ticket

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Rainer_O
March 1, 2026
Special experience

A really nice experience, you feel transported back to childhood. You get to know Vietnam from a completely different angle.

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