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Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show Ticket

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1 hour
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About this activity

Experience the enchanting Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring traditional Vietnamese puppetry, live music, and cultural storytelling.

Highlights

  • Traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance
  • Live orchestra playing traditional music
  • Colorful costumes and vibrant storytelling
  • Cultural insight into Vietnamese folklore
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam with the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City. This captivating performance showcases traditional water puppetry, where skilled puppeteers bring to life stories from Vietnamese folklore atop a water stage. Accompanied by a live orchestra playing traditional instruments, the show offers a vibrant display of colorful costumes and dynamic storytelling. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off ensure a seamless experience, making it an ideal evening activity for travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion.

Included / Excluded

  • Admission to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live narration during the performance
  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

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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

Admission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quận 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Important information

Know before you book

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the ticket price.
  • The show is conducted in Vietnamese with live narration in English.
  • Food and beverages are not included; consider dining before or after the show.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing and footwear for the evening.
  • Bring a camera to capture the vibrant performances.
  • Be prepared for a lively and engaging cultural experience.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • 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

Traveler reviews

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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.

Tour37746336487May 21, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Water Puppets

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

Kevin_LMay 20, 2026VIATOR

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!

belabindiMay 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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😊

Sharon_AApr 24, 2026VIATOR

Very good

Excellent show to see, different very much enjoyed

Ambassador401783Apr 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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
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