Water Puppet Show and Saigon Dinner Cruise

3.6 (7 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration5h 40m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
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Overview

Near 1 hour (45 minutes) enjoy traditional puppetry art – a very special moment for grown up and children alike. A ride on a cyclo for an adventure winding through the sights sounds & smells of this historic metropolis – the ideal way to experience the city at night. Unforgettable 2 hour scenic cruise along the Saigon River in a traditional junk& Vietnamese / Western dinner.

What's included

  • Water puppet show, and dinner on Sai Gon River cruise
  • Extra Drinks

What to expect

  1. Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
    3h · Admission ticket included
    18.00: Pick up at your hotel to start the trip .

    18.30: Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water with the water surface being the stage. The puppeteers stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanism hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides background music accompaniment. Singers with origin in North Vietnam sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets (are carved out of wood). Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. The shows typically last for one hour and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition..

    19.15: Continue to the harbor by cyclo for a dinner cruise; enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City . Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style Dragon Boat.

    21.30: End of services.
  2. Saigon River
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Dinner Cruise on Saigon River
  3. War Remnants Museum
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Entrance Tickets for Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Meeting and pickup

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We pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh in District 1 only or meeting point at 112 Tran Hung Dao street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh.

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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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