Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets with Skip-the-Line Access in Hanoi
by Asia Travel Legend
Choose from 3 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$16.20Overview
This ticket grants entry to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi to see a traditional Vietnamese water puppetry show lasting about one hour. This art form, which originated over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta, features puppets performing on water to depict scenes from village life, including farming, fishing, and children playing. The performances now also include stories drawn from ancient legends, myths, and historical events. The ticket includes all fees and taxes, allowing holders to bypass the standard entry line. While tea and coffee are not included, visitors can enjoy the full show inside the theater. Additional nearby sites such as the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Temple of Literature and National University, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hoan Kiem Lake can be explored separately but are not part of this ticket. This option is suitable for visitors who want direct access to the water puppet performance without waiting in queues.
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What's included
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Thang Long Water Puppet
The water puppetry show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi presents a traditional Vietnamese art form performed on water. Developed over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta, the performances initially showed daily village life such as farming, fishing, romance, and children playing. Today, the shows also feature stories from ancient legends, myths, and historical episodes.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
This ticket provides entrance to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater; visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a separate option.
10 min
Temple of Literature & National University
The ticket includes access to the water puppet show; the Temple of Literature and National University are nearby but not included in this ticket.
10 min
Old Quarter
Visitors may walk around Hanoi's Old Quarter separately; this ticket only covers the puppet theater.
10 min
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Hoan Kiem Lake is located near the theater and can be visited independently from this ticket.
10 min
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Entrance Tickets with Skip-the-Line Access in Hanoi
by Asia Travel Legend
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$16.20Overview
This ticket grants entry to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi to see a traditional Vietnamese water puppetry show lasting about one hour. This art form, which originated over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta, features puppets performing on water to depict scenes from village life, including farming, fishing, and children playing. The performances now also include stories drawn from ancient legends, myths, and historical events. The ticket includes all fees and taxes, allowing holders to bypass the standard entry line. While tea and coffee are not included, visitors can enjoy the full show inside the theater. Additional nearby sites such as the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, the Temple of Literature and National University, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hoan Kiem Lake can be explored separately but are not part of this ticket. This option is suitable for visitors who want direct access to the water puppet performance without waiting in queues.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thang Long Water Puppet
The water puppetry show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater in Hanoi presents a traditional Vietnamese art form performed on water. Developed over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta, the performances initially showed daily village life such as farming, fishing, romance, and children playing. Today, the shows also feature stories from ancient legends, myths, and historical episodes.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
This ticket provides entrance to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater; visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a separate option.
10 min
Temple of Literature & National University
The ticket includes access to the water puppet show; the Temple of Literature and National University are nearby but not included in this ticket.
10 min
Old Quarter
Visitors may walk around Hanoi's Old Quarter separately; this ticket only covers the puppet theater.
10 min
Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Hoan Kiem Lake is located near the theater and can be visited independently from this ticket.
10 min
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.