Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

You might be perplexed as to why the modest Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, which is located at the northernmost point of Hoan m Lake, always has a line outside at around 7 o'clock every evening. Well, to see water puppetry, that is. If you're traveling with kids, the water puppet shows in Hanoi are a fantastic way to see traditional Vietnamese art and entertainment.

Before the 1960s, this old form of Vietnamese art was mostly unknown outside of Northern Vietnam. Locals and visitors alike go to watch the ancient Hanoi legendary tales and listen to the eerie music that make up water puppetry presentations, despite the fact that it's still pretty much a mystery overseas. Originally developed in rural areas of Vietnam during the monsoon paddy field flooding seasons, this ancient art form is currently primarily performed inside of specially constructed swimming pools as opposed to outside.

With five performances every day at the Municipal Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi is the center of modern water puppet theater. The water puppet theater requires that you attend a performance. The concert lasts approximately 50 minutes, and tickets purchased at the door cost about £3 or $4. You should take your kids there if you need to keep them quiet for an hour since it's pretty nice! Watch out for the puppeteers, who are controlling their creations while submerged up to their waists behind a screen of water. If you choose a seat in the front row, be careful since you can get splashed!

Address: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang - Hoan Kiem - Ha Noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

Phone: +84 24 3824 9494

Opening hours: 9 am - 5 pm

Rating: 4.0/5.0, 12109 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: http://thanglongwaterpuppet.com/