Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show Tickets

4.1 (37 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration50m
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Overview

Enjoy the grand spectacle of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, with intricately-designed puppets performing over a pool of water

Spare your family the stress of waiting for tickets to these popular evening shows

Experience legends and stories of Vietnamese life from generations ago

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 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.

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Show time: 18:30

Duration: 50 minutes

Showtime: 18:30

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh City

    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 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 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.
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Meeting and pickup

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Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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