Vietnam · SHOW
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Hanoi’s famous 50-minute water puppet show with reserved tickets, traditional music, Vietnamese legends, and practical booking tips.
“Thoroughly enchanting It lasts about 45-50 mins The puppet show is funny and educational and the music is wonderful”
See Hanoi’s famous 50-minute water puppet show with reserved seats, easy ticket collection, and optional hotel delivery near Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Was a good experience to listen to traditional folk songs and watching the show”
Hoi An Memories Show review with park tips, seating advice, timing, food options, value, and what to expect from Vietnam’s spectacular night show.
“Beautiful show displaying the history of Vietnam. Their resilience and elegance emanates throughout the show. Mesmerising!”
See Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show for $7, with traditional music, folk tales, skip-the-ticket-line convenience, and practical tips.
“Very good seats, easy tickets pick up and the show was fantastic, recommended!”
See Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show, a one-hour display of Vietnamese legends, music, farming, fishing, and folk life.
“Great cultural experience. Would suggest the ticketing system to improve. Had to wait a bit to get a physical ticket rather than a digital scan which caused us to be late for the concert.”
Review of Hanoi’s 50-minute water puppet show, with ticket delivery, seating tips, audio guide advice, prices, and practical warnings.
“Came to see the water puppets as it’s a Hanoi tradition. 45 min show. Spoken words are not in English so opt for an audio guide otherwise you won’t know what’s going on.”
Review of Hoi An Memories Land and its spectacular river stage show, with practical advice on seats, timing, subtitles, value, and what to expect.
“Amazing experience! Great show! Very cozy on the Memories land island. I managed to lose my wallet, but the security guards there found it and returned it to me, excellent service.”
Explore Hanoi’s pagodas, museums, temples, local lunch, and a 50-minute water puppet show on this well-priced guided city tour.
“I really enjoyed this tour! Chuong was really knowledgable which made him a really good guide and I got to see some amazing sights. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick stop tour of all the great things in Hanoi.”
Review of Phu Quoc’s dinner, Symphony of the Sea, Kiss of the Sea fireworks, pricing, seating, transport, and practical booking tips.
“A very expensive and strange experience. 1. Voucher could not be used on site. A new one was sent via WhatsApp 20 mkn before start. 2. Was contacted via WhatsApp and informed that the price was 500K vd (15 €) more expensive. 3. The booked private table with the best view was a location at the back among larger groups. Unfortunately the experience was thus both unimpressive and bad”
Review of Hanoi’s Thang Long Water Puppet Show, covering the 55-minute performance, price, seating risks, value, and booking tips.
“Definitely a very good cultural experience in Hanoi. Fun for children and adults. Not too long a show with some funny bits. Highly recommend if you are in Hanoi and looking for something different to do in the evenings!”
See Hoi An’s 400-year story through a spectacular outdoor show, artisan villages, lanterns, music, and 500 performers.
“I didn't realise it was in a big complex, with stalls everywhere and restaurants. However, the pre show dances were very good and the main event was fantastic. The quality of the performances, lighting, logistics and the setting was amazing. I have mentioned it to several people today to say you must go and see it.”
See Vietnamese water puppetry, enjoy a Saigon River buffet cruise, and view Ho Chi Minh City by night with private hotel transfers.
“Have a wonderful night with this tour.will recommend this tour to friends”
Review of Hanoi’s private city tour with cyclo ride, Vietnamese coffee, key sights, local lunch, museum visit, and water puppet show.
“Pick up on time at the hotel.Great view of the city starting with Ho Chi Minh mosoleum, the garden then the anthropology museum.Lunch and then water puppets and cyclo.Fine”
Review of Hoi An Memories Show and Impression Theme Park, with timing, value, seating, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This is the best show and very impressive performance by hundreds of artists. The place is clean and service was amazing. The show is at same quality level as what you will see in expensive Vegas performances.”
Review of Hanoi’s half-day tour with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and water puppets.
“It is expensive, the ticket price is 100.000 vnd and it is easy to buy tickets at the entrance. Here you pay double. The show itself is really beautiful and amazing, highly recommend doing it when visiting Hanoi.”
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