Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater: Experience Traditional Vietnamese Puppetry in Ho Chi Minh City

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of traditional Vietnamese puppetry at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater in Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a mesmerizing water puppet show and witness the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam come to life.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater - 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…
What's Included
  • Water puppet show ticket voucher confirmation by email.
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the water puppet theater.
  • Other foods, beverages and services not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

In times past, puppeteers from Vietnam entertained their fellow villagers with performances in waist-high water, breathing life into local legends and tales. This age-old tradition persists today in places like the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, providing a vibrant, family-friendly insight into a cornerstone of Vietnam’s cultural heritage. With…

Location
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, District 1
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(61 Ratings)
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Tamara_g
Apr 30, 2025
Authentic and fun - This is a great way to spend an evening in Saigon. The show is just 45-50min, and it is just enough for being entertained especially if you don't understand the lyrics. The theater is comfortable and airconditioned.
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Cynthia_c
Mar 30, 2025
A fabulous experience - This was a wonderful and entertaining experience. One that you will be pleased to attend and will make you feel as though you have experienced some Vietnamese culture.
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102babyk
Mar 29, 2025
Amazing - Went were picked up from our hotel. Everything was amazing! The kids enjoyed the water puppet show. TThank you to our amazing tour guide Tebi!
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Fearless15536614086
Mar 29, 2025
A trip in the sea. - We had a wonderful experience with great service in the boat. The view was amazing and we had a lot of fun taking photos and sightseeing.
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Flyer29465623018
Mar 23, 2025
Easy evening activity - Really quaint little show, something to do if you don't have any other plans, while all in Vietnamese it's really fun to just sit and watch
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Amado_d
Feb 19, 2025
Cultural Enjoyment - The water puppet show was definitely a cultural experience and very cute. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves even though we did not understand the language. We were able to make our own interpretations and come away with cultural enrichment and appreciation! If you use the app for the tickets, then you need to show the woman by the box office who will give you the paper tickets.
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Kenneth_h
Jan 18, 2025
It Was Beautiful - It was beautiful. The the puppetry was amazing, the puppets were stunning and the ‘soundtrack’ provided by the singers/musicians was more than perfect. This show was so terrific both my partner will carry this memory home with us. Thank you.
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Vale_v
Jan 13, 2025
worth it - It's a very original type of performance, very unique. I know some people complained there's no English translation, but personally I didn't deem it essential. You still get the gist and anyway it's a pleasure to observe the colours, the actions, the musiciancs... we aprreciated it very much.
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474justinej
Jan 4, 2025
Wonderful and special experience - Loved this beautiful show, fabulous musicians and delightful puppeteering. An important cultural experience you shouldn't miss.
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Q9879ufalisond
Apr 8, 2025
Good cultural experience. - This was a cute experience, cannot believe it dates back to the 11th Century! Whilst we didn’t know what they were saying/story, I think it’s better that way and a much more authentic experience. It’s only 45mins which is perfect amount of time.
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From $17
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).