Golden Water Puppet Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City
- Watch enchanting folk tales and legends performed in a pool of water with ornate backdrops
- Listen to authentic Vietnamese operatic songs accompanying an elaborate puppet play
- Appreciate the creativity and dedication directed into preserving the culture of puppet making
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City through exciting guided tours of floating markets along the Mekong Delta
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6:30pm Show
What to expect
Originating in the rice paddies of the Red River Delta in North Vietnam, traditional water puppet plays remain one of the most popular draws for travellers in Ho Chi Minh City. If you want to truly immerse yourself in the local culture of Vietnam’s largest city, then catch a show at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater! Located in Tao Dan Park, the theater offers nightly shows that are often sold out due to limited seating. You can buy your tickets in advance and have them delivered to your hotel or you can pick them up at your convenience. On the day of your selected show, you will be greeted by ushers dressed in áo dài or traditional silk tunic by the theater doors. The shows are performed entirely in Vietnamese but the puppet gestures and accompanying music are captivating even to foreign audiences. The orchestra is often positioned to one side of the stage adding in sound effects and playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals as the dragons, fairies and other ornamental figures dance across the water stage. Most of the shows recount Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and significant seasonal events, like the celebration of the rice harvest, depicted in a humorous fashion.



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We had such a great experience at the water puppet show in Vietnam! Honestly didn’t expect our kids to sit through the full 45 minutes, but they were completely engaged the entire time. The show is lively, entertaining, and full of storytelling that’s easy to follow even if you don’t understand the language. There’s a good mix of music, movement, and cultural elements that keep it interesting from start to finish. What impressed us the most was the incredible skill of the performers behind the scenes — controlling the puppets so smoothly in water is truly next level. Highly recommend this as a family-friendly activity. Definitely worth experiencing when you’re in Vietnam!
the klook rep was standing next to Ticket counter. She scanned voucher and gave us two tickets. we took photos outside and then went inside. surprise we had the 2nd row from front for the best view.
The Golden Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City is a delightful cultural experience that seamlessly blends artistry, humor, and tradition. The vibrant puppets, skillfully maneuvered over water, bring Vietnamese folklore to life in an immersive way. The live music and narration enhance the storytelling, while the humorous antics of the characters keep the audience laughing. It's a unique and entertaining glimpse into Vietnam's rich heritage—a must-see for anyone visiting the city!
This was recommended by a friend and I was hesitant at first. But after the show I had zero regrets. This is must see when visiting HCM, especially if you find A O show expensive. I really had a great time watching the show, even laughed at jokes even if the whole show was in Viet. Really talented group of people. Salute! 👏🏼
You will be amazed by the water puppet show. It is spectacular. We are fortunate to sit at the front row seats. This is only one showtime. Do consider to have this as part of the itinerary when you come to Ho Chin Minh City.
Excellent cultural show. Great performance, a lot of expert puppetry. Would be good if there were audio guides similar to the puppet show in Ha Noi so that translations are available for foreigners. That said, still would recommend.
This was a quick show. They sang in Vietnamese and local folk and love songs. If you’re into it or you’re naturally observant, you’ll get the meaning of each play. Otherwise, it’ll be a stretch for someone to get into it and understand the show. If you’re at the front rows, I suggest bring a jacket because you might get wet haha. Overall, the process of availing the ticket was seamless. I enjoyed the show but I saw people yawning after 15mins. I think it was an hour and half show.
It was impressive. Traditional water puppet show in Vietnamese language. Although we do not understand the language, the show itself was already excellent. Puppet masters and musicians are equally great! We enjoyed it and will recommend to friends and families.
Convenience to book in klook and get ticket on site. Fast service. The show is very interesting. It is worth to join in Ho Chi Minh. Music is very good. You can enjoy and relax for 45 mins. Artists have very good skill in controlling the puppets. It is really international standard. We have a great night.
When to see the Golden Water Puppet Show recently and feel like going back to 1980's puppet theater show in our country. If you are interested in seeing different kind of country culture and performance this is the kind of puppet show that you would like to watch.
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- 1 Cu Chi Tunnel
- 2 Saigon River
- 3 War Remnants Museum
- 4 Ben Thanh Market
- 5 Opera House
- 6 Bui Vien Walking Street
- 7 Landmark TVGB 81
- 8 Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- 9 District 1
- 10 Independence Palace
- 11 Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
- 12 Bitexco
- 13 Jade Emperor Pagoda
- 14 Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
- 15 Saigon Central Post Office
- 16 Tan Dinh Church
- 17 Thien Hau Pagoda
- 18 Bach Dang Wharf
- 19 Nha Rong Wharf
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