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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket - Skip The Line in Hanoi

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Entry ticket in Hanoi, including 1 Thang Long water puppet ticket(s) and Show program flyer available in your language. Run by Asian Discovery Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 50 minutes
  • 1 Thang Long water puppet ticket(s)
  • Show program flyer available in your language
  • Vietnamese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese and Deutsch

Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket - Skip The Line in Hanoi: Key Facts

PriceFrom $9.57 per person
Duration50 minutes
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeEntry Ticket
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 50-minute experience in Hanoi. It is run by Asian Discovery Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Sumo has six fifteen-day tournaments a year, in Tokyo in January, May and September, Osaka in March, Nagoya in July and Fukuoka in November; tickets for the top division from about 15:00 are the hard ones to get. Outside tournaments, morning practice at a stable can be watched with a guide who knows which stables allow it and the strict etiquette. Kabuki at the Kabukiza in Ginza sells single-act tickets on the day for an hour of the four-hour programme, with an English earphone guide. Baseball at the Tokyo Dome or Koshien is a summer evening with the crowd's synchronised chants.

The price covers 1 Thang Long water puppet ticket, Show program flyer available in your language and Vietnamese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean. It does not cover Hotel pick-up and drop off, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Asian Discovery Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Asian Discovery Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • 1 Thang Long water puppet ticket(s)
  • Show program flyer available in your language
  • Vietnamese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese and Deutsch

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Important information

Meeting point

Asian Discovery Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
  • Please bring a valid ID or passport for entry

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 50 minutes
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.6/5
based on 1337 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Amber
September 19, 2026

Very entertaining show! I recommend getting the audio guide if you don't speak Vietnamese though!

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Jordan
September 4, 2026

It was such an amazing show and so beautiful to see a traditional way of sharing story. Highly recommend.

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Makrina
August 14, 2026

The theatre experience was amazing!!! A must see once in Vietnam! For a VIP ticket our seats were at the 6th row. Not a good position.

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Caron
September 12, 2026

What a fun and adorable way to learn about some of the history, culture, beliefs and stories of Vietnam. It was a wonderful show and the artists were very talented!! Very reasonably priced too.

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Elizabeth
September 11, 2026

Must see. The performers were really good and we enjoyed the show very much! Highly recommend!

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Sally
September 9, 2026

Great experience to Immerse yourself in the Vietnamese culture. Very well done.

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Julie
August 23, 2026

We had a fantastic day out with Aquip. He gave everything a five star effort - his knowledge of the area was great and he had a friendly approachable manner. This trip was the right length of time and gave us an insight to both the old and new Dubai. If you only have a short stay in Dubai it is a must do 👍 Thanks so much Aquip we will certainly recommend to others and hope to catchup again if we have time on our return.

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Hannah
August 23, 2026

So glad we did this. It was a cultural delight! Despite a bit of jet lag we thoroughly enjoyed this and our seats (in the middle of the theatre) had a good view of the action.

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Matt
August 23, 2026

Great musicians & singers and an interesting & amusing puppet show! Well worth seeing and great value. Be warned, you can only pick up your tickets after 12 noon on the day of the show, not so easy if you’re on an afternoon tour! A unique show worth seeing.

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Andrew
July 20, 2026

This show is such a good reminder that even with a language barrier, the human condition and our myths and storytelling can always shine through. I've never seen anything quite like it and it was delightful from start to finish. The live musicians were fantastic and the artistry of controlling the puppets was something that has to be seen. Show is around an hour long and great value for the money.

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Nicola
July 12, 2026

Charming, and actually very amusing. The puppets are beautiful- particularly the animals.

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Katie
July 29, 2026

Wonderful experience. Beautiful to watch. Such talented musicians and puppeteers. We had no idea what was going on but it didn’t matter too much. Recommended!

Frequently Asked Questions

Asian Discovery Travel sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover hotel pick-up and drop off. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
This is entry only unless the option says otherwise. Tickets are for the date you book, and date-specific tickets cannot be moved once issued.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
1 Thang Long water puppet ticket(s), Show program flyer available in your language, Vietnamese, English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese and Deutsch
The duration of the Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket - Skip The Line in Hanoi is typically 50 minutes. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$9.57