Overview
55 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy the grand spectacle of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, with intricately-designed puppets performing over a pool of water
Spare your family the stress of waiting for tickets to these popular evening shows
Experience legends and stories of Vietnamese life from generations ago
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 the surface of a water pool. The puppeteers present their clever skills in managing puppets by long bamboo rods and string mechanism under the surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra is an excellent music accompaniment.
The puppets depict the story from the songs during the show, which reflects the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside, so it is not too difficult to understand it.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Generations ago, Vietnamese puppeteers performed for their rural communities in waist-deep water, bringing to life legends and stories about their region. Water puppetry theaters like Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater continue that tradition into the modern day and are a fun, family-friendly way to experience a hallmark of traditional Vietnamese culture. 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 the surface of a water pool. The puppeteers present their clever skills in managing puppets by long bamboo rods and string mechanism under the surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra is an excellent music accompaniment. The puppets depict the story from the songs during the show, which reflects the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside, so it is not too difficult to understand it.
Options
Showtime: 18:30
Show time: 18:30
Duration: 50 minutes
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
tickets diliver,pick up,transportation,food,drink
Meeting points
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quận 1 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not my cup of tea, old theatre with a large pool where the stage would usually be and way too loud
nolaf66,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I had heard a lot of hype about the pupert show, I found the music and singing way too loud, and there was no program on the storyline so as it’s in Vietnamese it made no sense. The theatre was like an old time movie theatre and a large pool where the stage would be. We booked on the day it was midweek so no issues, although I did ask for front row and the ticket lady said no, I asked for the following day and she said no “never” when we arrived and were seated, people in front of us held up their phones to video so it blocked our view, also the entire left hand row had about 10 seats and only two people!!!! My partner said the show was okay I rated it a 5/10
Beautiful.............................
Helene F,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was really very impressive and entertaining..................................................................
Traditional Vietnamese performance - water puppet show
IldikoJ1,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The performance is divisive, but I really liked it. The music and the actors who voice the characters are quite loud. The air conditioning blows very strongly, if you are sensitive, don't sit near it. You can get wet in the first rows. They perform a traditional story with several parts with the puppets (e.g. rice cultivation).
I thought it was a unique...
jody M,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought it was a unique look into the culture. It was fun to see all the puppets, fire and smoke. A must see!
I recommend it.
Masahiro I,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At first I was a little doubtful about what I could expect, but the puppets were so amazing in their movements that I really enjoyed them. I didn't understand the lines because they were in Vietnamese, but I enjoyed just watching them. The running time is just right.
Seamless
Kirsty J,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Showed booking reference at the counter, and was given allocated seats in second in second row. Lots of fun to watch, even not understanding the songs and story!
I went to redeem my...
scarlett v,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I went to redeem my Viator ticket purchase and they showed me this sign and did not honor my Viator tickets. I paid again and went in and it was a beautiful show, but unfortunate my Viator tickets were not honored
Entertaining show
P L,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A must-see show if you have never seen a water dragon show before. Well organized and punctual start.
45 minutes minimum
Guide21670060623,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The stage was so funny and amazing! So I think the rating is equivalent to four or five. I just had the worst manners in the audience. Because the two and three rows in front of me even held up their smartphones on their heads to take pictures and record them, I had to look at their smartphone screens, which blocked the stage for about half of the 45-minute performance, and I couldn’t concentrate at all. I was going to have to warn one of them as well, because I was warning one of them right after the attendant started, but I couldn't do it because there were no more attendants nearby, and I couldn't move to the empty seat (if I had to, I wouldn't go and warn them), so I ended up spending 45 minutes feeling very frustrated. At the very least, I would like to see you banned from holding your smartphone up over your head. If possible, I would like to see video recording banned.
Top tip, kindness always pays. Great show.
Karl a,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very humbling day. Gonna be abit of a long review because it had so many twists & turns. We arrived at the ticket kiosk in the afternoon & the lady tried to help, but her English was the best. We understood "sold out" so we sat there & booked for the next day through TripAdvisor. Showed the kiosk lady our booking, she looked worried. We were then told they didn't recognise tickets unless booked through the "ticket box"app. She then produce a notice explaining this. We were disappointed. Afew phone calls & a one line text from the other agency saying "tickets availbe to pick up tommrrow". Had we been scammed? we'd find out tommrrow. Kisosk lady was very upset, gave us bottles of water as we left & looked close to tears. Shuffled up there Thursday , same lady same kiosk but with another lady who had a fist full of tickets. Including ours. Yeah! The evening show was great fun. Throughly recommend it to anyone who's still a big kid inside. You don't need translations. Puppets speak the international language of fun unquie to themselves. Show over & we went to leave the theatre. At the exit the kiosk lady was stood clutching a small gift she'd bought us from the souvenir shop. Close to tears she gave us the gift & close to tears we accept. She was such a kind person & we all shared a beautiful connection. Top tip number 2. Kindness always pays.
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