Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

Less than 2 hours after I checked into my hotel near the Old Quarter, I walked to the venue of water puppet show of 5.20pm near Hoan Kiem Lake. I was tired but the very entertaining, historically rich and professional performance energised me!!! The English audio guide (device) operates by itself & one only needs to adjust the volume as desired. It was useful to have the translation to better appreciate the action in front of me. I got the VIP seat and sat in the middle of the second row from the front, offering a fantastic almost unblocked view. I loved the musicians & singers who provided the much needed accompaniment for an invigorating show. The theatre was packed with adults, children & youth from all over the world as it was suited for all ages & backgrounds! Just walk towards Hoan Kiem Lake using online maps to get to Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and exchange your Klook voucher at the red table with staff right there for a ticket before the show. They will have your name.

The whole show was entertaining and enlightening. It shows the unique talents of Vietnamese people in storytelling, music, and theater. It also highlighted how genious people are in creating art based on their surroundings. Our seats for the VIP section was right in the middle on the second row, so we had a great view of the whole stage.

A nice show to enjoy while escaping the heat outside. There are lots of people involved in this water puppet show and so, it’s worth spending 50 mins watching this. it’s good to get to this theatre 5-10 mins before your session commences to get your ticket and sit down comfortably. The theatre was packed and so, this show is popular.

Thang long theater acts are very interesting. we got to know vietnam stories from this show. though sometime there was a delay on their translation, we understood the play. it was fun how they manipulate the puppets in the water, and also the traditional music they produce.

Having seen few puppet shows while growing up, this one was a different experience as water adds specific element and relatable to story telling. A must watch if you have time and consider opting first few rows as sitting in back rows may not give good experience when seeing small puppets. Kids friendly and they even provide extra cushion seat for younger kids. Better to book online as when we went the place was crowded and shows were already booked. Onle downside of booking online is that you can select the section but not the seats. Overall, a great show.

A good place to visit and try when you are in Hanoi. We have fun watching the water puppet show and how they portrays the Vietnam’s culture to audience and shares it abundant and colorful history😊.

📍Seating: We bought a VIP seat which the distance to the performing stage is really close 📍Price: Although the price is a lil bit higher than the ticket box, but at least we can have the ticket and select the better seats earlier. 📍Show: I ever seen this kind of show in Ho Chi Minh City before but without borrowing the translation earphone so I really don’t understand the plot. This time, I borrowed the translation earphone and got more understanding and fun then my previous experience. It’s worthy!

A must visit if you are in Hanoi. A very unique and ancient puppet show originally from the rice farms of Vietnam from 11th century brought to life by the water puppet artists along with live music and signing by local artists. We opted for the VIP ticket and were seated at the first row for ab unrestricted view. We also got the translator which helped to understand the various stories in English. Otherwise the show is mostly in local language. My recommendation is to include this show in your itinerary and get the translator for better understanding. While klook is definitely expensive that the ticket prices if you book at the counter it avoids long queue and risk of not getting tickets at your preferred ticket. Klook has a dedicated counter, you can show the vouchers and the person would give you physical tickets.

The Water Puppet Theater is a must-see attraction in Hanoi. Even after walking around the lake several times, I didn't realize the building was the Water Puppet Theater. Given the large number of tourists around, it's clear that it's a popular spot. I booked VIP seats through Klook and just needed to arrive 10 minutes before the show. Since individual seats are assigned when you book, there's no need to queue or rush to get in. The audio guide provides pre-recorded explanations that play according to the scenes, rather than simultaneous interpretation. Because of this, it can be difficult to understand everything 100%. While the concept of water puppetry is unique, you might be disappointed if you have high expectations for the plot or other aspects. It's definitely best to book in advance, and if you want to see it up close, VIP seats are recommended.

It's definitely a good use of an hour if you are in Hanoi. Will recommend to use the English Translator provided outside the theater as the show is in Vietnamese. The music, instruments and the puppets in the show are exquisite