HO CHI MINH CITY
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The 15 best water puppet show tickets in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
See Vietnam’s 1,000-year-old water puppetry with live music in Ho Chi Minh City. Ticket is $17 and lasts about 45–75 minutes.
Most Popular“they put so much love and joy into their performance.”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise, pairing North Vietnam folk tales with river views for $68.
“Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water…”
See traditional Vietnamese water puppetry at Ho Chi Minh City Golden Dragon, with easy mobile/email ticketing and a 45-minute family show.
“This was an amazing must do family experience. The musicians were incredible and the skill of the puppeteers was outstanding. When booking, I requested a seat where my child would have a good stage view and they not only remembered but they sat us close to the stage. This was one of my favorite activities…”
Skip the line to see Vietnamese water puppetry at Ho Chi Minh City’s Golden Dragon Theater. Choose your showtime for a classic 45-min show.
“I thought it was a unique look into the culture. It was fun to see all the puppets, fire and smoke. A must see!”
Experience a Vietnamese water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup and great nighttime city views for $82.
“The Puppet Show is truly amazing. Although narrated in Vietnamese you will understand the actions. A phenomenal skill by the puppeteers to put this show on. Well worth it. Dinner afterwards was well worth it to see the wonderful lights of the city.”
Saigon’s night in one package: water puppets at Golden Dragon, then dinner on a junk boat cruise along the Saigon River with city lights.
“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”
Book ahead for the Golden Dragon water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City. Ticket includes admission for a family-friendly, live-music 45–50 min performance.
“The whole show was simply delightful recommend anyone to go its only 50 mins extraordinary talent. The kids loved it the most it was lovely to see this. Traditional music all in Vietnamese but it did not matter at all”
Golden Dragon water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City: 45 minutes of live music, humor, and Vietnamese legends on a water stage.
“Very interesting and clever and a good way to fill in the afternoon in HCMC”
Private water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music.
“The day before the tour we received a text message advising that the buffet option which we had booked months in advance had sold out and our only option was to upgrade and pay for the VIP option. As this had been booked for nye wRead more”
See Vietnam’s water puppet art at Golden Dragon, then enjoy dinner and music on a Saigon River night cruise with hotel pickup.
“Good experience although woul have liked the opportunity to choose upper deck . The puppet show was interesting.”
Small-group Ho Chi Minh City evening with a water puppet show, cyclo ride, and Saigon River dinner cruise, plus hotel pickup.
“The experience began with a cyclo ride starting right at my hotel, which was incredibly convenient. Riding through the lively streets at a calm pace was a unique way to take in the city. We passed by cultural landmarks as motorcycles and ciRead more”
A private Saigon night with Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage, plus a Bến Bạch Đằng dinner cruise with live entertainment.
“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater: 45 minutes of music, dances, animals, and legends on the water stage.
“TL;DR: Don't bother with this booking, you can easily buy tickets at the theater and it's less expensive at the theater I'm not really sure what I received with this booking. I saw people buying tickets at the theater for 300-330 VND while my boRead more”
Ho Chi Minh City dinner plus a classic water puppet show, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and a family-friendly night out.
“If you don't understand Vietnamese this show would be a little underwhelming. Its good for the theatrics but not completely enjoyable for 40 mins.”
Traditional water puppet show and Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, English guide, and vegetarian options.
“The water puppet show is a must when in Saigon! So traditional and charming! Luc was an awesome tour guide who made us feel safe and was very knowledgeable and kind. The dinner cruise was nice...so much traditional food!”
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