Thang Long Water Puppet

Top 1% of attractions in Hanoi
8/10

6 expert reviews

“It might seem a bit hokey in an Xbox age, but this 1,000-year-old art form still manages to enchant.”

– Concierge

Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"These magical performances are staged by several different troupes in Hanoi." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A unique and evocative traditional form of art, water puppetry has been part of Vietnamese culture for centuries and started out as the central form of entertainment in many villages." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Home of the unusual art of water puppetry, one of Vietnam's oldest curiosities.  " Full review
Independent Independent
"The stage is a large pool of water and there are water-spitting dragons, fireworks and a soundtrack of traditional Vietnamese music, played by a band to the side of the stage."
City guides
June 17, 2022
Frommer's Frommer's
"This might sound like one for the kids, but there is something enchanting about the lighthearted comedy and intricately skilled puppetry of this troupe." Full review



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