Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
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Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.

📜 Water puppetry is a unique Vietnamese art form with over 1,000 years of history, performed on water. Performances feature colorful puppets, live traditional music, and storytelling, making it a unique cultural highlight in Hanoi, Vietnam. # Why Go 🎭 Experience traditional Vietnamese water puppetry 🎶 Enjoy live folk music and storytelling 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly show with vibrant puppets 📍 Central location near Hoan Kiem Lake # Why Avoid ⚠️ Front row seats may get wet 📸 Extra charge for cameras # Tips 🗓️ Book in advance, especially Oct-Apr ⏰ Arrive 20 mins early to find seats # Cost 💰 Tickets 100,000-200,000 VND, camera fee 20,000-60,000 VND. # Hours 🕒 Daily, with 5-7 performances, e.g., 3:00 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM. Additional shows on Sundays. Each show lasts 50-60 minutes. # Getting There 🗺️ 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. 🅿️ Parking is available on Đinh Lễ Street (5 min walk), Hàng Trống Street (7 min walk), or Trang Tien Plaza (10 min walk). Hoan Kiem Lake area is pedestrian-only on weekends. # Language 🗣️ English (audio guide available in 7 languages).

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