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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

📍 Vietnam Hanoi 호안끼엠

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is an indoor performance experience in Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, where you can watch a short, vivid Vietnamese traditional water puppet show at a theatre east of the lake.

It's a good stop to add when planning a Hanoi itinerary in Vietnam, and operating conditions can vary by season, so it's safer to check the official guidance before you visit.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Admission See the official information.
Address 57B Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Getting there Within walking distance east of Hoan Kiem Lake; easy to combine with an Old Quarter stroll before or after a performance

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • For religious sites, prepare modest clothing and a quiet attitude while visiting.
  • If you group the route around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, getting around is simple.
  • When planning your route, you may wonder how to line up a Hoan Kiem Lake walk with the show time. As Vietnam's tourism guide notes, the theatre is around 57B Dinh Tien Hoang, so grouping it into an east-side lake route cuts down on travel.
  • If you're adding a meal before or after the show, write down your booking confirmation, show start time, and theatre arrival time separately.

Frequently asked questions

What should you check before visiting?

Operating hours, fees, reservation availability, and temporary closures can change, so check the official guidance for your visit date.

What kind of performance is it?

Vietnam's official tourism guide describes it as a traditional performance with puppets moving on water, and presents Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre as one of Hanoi's leading places to see it. Check the official guidance on your visit date for the actual show schedule, seats, and prices.

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