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Updated: 11/15/2019
Vietnam (Việt Nam), a small S-shaped Southeast Asian country, owns a number of cultural heritages, such as Nha Nhac – Vietnamese court music, Space of gong culture, Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs, Ca Tru singing, Giong festival of Phu Dong and Soc temples, Xoan singing of Phu Tho province, Worship of Hung Kings in Phu Tho, Art of Don ca tai tu music and song in southern Vietnam, water puppetry, etc. Among them, water puppetry is especially interesting in the eyes of international friends. That is the reason why you should not miss out Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre (Nhà Hát Múa Rối Nước Thăng Long) once you have a chance to visit the capital Hanoi of Vietnam.
Indeed, visiting Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is considered one of interesting things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is located on 57 B Dinh Tien Hoang Street (Phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng), in adjacent to Hoan Kiem Lake (hồ Hoàn Kiếm) – one of the famous attractions in Hanoi. This is a familiar address for both domestic and international tourists, who really want to discover this unique traditional art of Vietnam. Built in 1969, the theatre has been becoming more and more famous all over the world. In the theatre, you can witness wonderful performances made by the artists accompanying puppet under water.
What Is Show Schedule?
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Thang Long water puppet theatre opens daily. The show starts at 13:45 p.m., 15:00 p.m., 16:10 p.m., 17:20 p.m., 18:30 p.m., 20:00 p.m., and 21:15 p.m. on weekdays.
On Sunday, the show starts at 09:30 a.m., 13:45 p.m., 15:00 p.m., 16:10 p.m., 17:20 p.m., 18:30 p.m., 20:00 p.m., and 21:15 p.m.
You can order your ticket online to save your time or buy the ticket directly on the gate. The price for each ticket arranges from 60,000 dongs to 100,000 dongs depending on the seat position.
How To Get To Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre?
Address: 57B, Dinh Tien Hoang Street (phố Đinh Tiên Hoàng), Hoan Kiem District (Quận Hoàn Kiếm), Hanoi
You can take a bus or a taxi to go to Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
What Are Activities For Tourists To Do?
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You can see many interesting puppet shows in Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Shows are performed in the waterpool which is reckoned the stage for puppet performers. Puppets are taken controlled by up to 8 puppeteers hiding right behind the bamboo screen. Indeed, Thang Long Water Puppet is renowned and becomes a cultural highlight of Vietnam, especially northern region.
Today, this theatre offers about 5 performances every day. The title of the puppet show mentions the culture and life of Vietnamese, helping tourists have a better understanding of Vietnamese cultural beauty. More specifically, it tells the audience the daily life of the farmers in Vietnam, namely going fishing, harvesting, etc. You can have a chance to see colorful puppets dance under the control of the artists who hide behind a roller blind. Favorite puppet shows include dances of dragons, bullfighting, processions or wrestling. Most shows exhibit the renowned legend of the Restored Sword of King Le that is associated with Hoan Kiem Lake along with the enormous tortoise.
Besides, the show is also excerpted from fairy tales. The show often accompanies with fascinating sound, bringing the audience fascinating feelings.
Indeed, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre becomes one of the most famous and popular attractions for tourists when visiting Hanoi. The experience will even be much great if travelers could watch the shows after having a cup of coffee right in the coffee lounge located in front of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and enjoying a beautiful view to Hoan Kiem Lake.
What To Eat?
If you want to eat something after watching the water puppet show, you can find many restaurants near Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
Check out the best Hanoi restaurants here.
Where To Stay?
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There are some hotels located near Thang Long Water Puppets Theatre. Some suggestions include:
- Serenade Hotel: the price of a room begins at $88 / night.
- Hanoi Hilton Opera: the price of a room begins at $169 / night.
- Sunrise Hotel Hanoi: the price of a room begins at $38 / night.
- Hanoi Sofitel Metropole: the price of a room begins at $315 / night.
- Melia Hanoi Hotel: the price of a room starts at $175 / night.
- Sheraton Hanoi Hotel: the price of a room starts at $160 / night.
Other suggestions include Prestige Hotel Hanoi, Flower Garden Hotel Hanoi, Somerset Grand Hanoi, etc.
Extra Tips: You are suggested to carry a flashlight with you because the market opens in the evening.
Could you share your experience upon visiting Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre? Drop your comments below this post. Thank you and wish you have a fun trip in Hanoi, Vietnam!
