Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Vietnam (Hanoi), Hanoi · Vietnam (Hanoi) travel guide
Cultural show
Unique traditional performance art featuring puppets on water stages, narrating folklore stories.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 1 h (45 min–1.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 5–7:30 PM — evening shows (about 17:20 and 18:30), pairs with Old Quarter dinner |
| Best months | Oct–Apr |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Aug |
| Entry fee | VND 100,000-200,000 (approx.) |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups, Wheelchair |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 on Google (19,566 reviews) |
Indoor show runs all year; Hanoi summer is hot and rainy, autumn and spring are most pleasant.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre?
Most visitors spend about 1 h; 45 min–1.5 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre?
5–7:30 PM, for evening shows (about 17:20 and 18:30), pairs with Old Quarter dinner. The best months are Oct–Apr.
What is the entry fee for Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre?
VND 100,000-200,000 for Indian adults (approximate; prices change, so confirm before you go).
More things to do in Vietnam (Hanoi)
- Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
- Old Quarter
- Turtle Tower
- Temple of Literature
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Hoa Lo Prison
- Night market
- Hanoi Opera House