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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Near 1 hour (45 minutes) enjoy traditional puppetry art – a very special moment for grown up and children alike. A ride on a cyclo for an adventure winding through the sights sounds & smells of this historic metropolis – the ideal way to experience the city at night. Unforgettable 2 hour scenic cruise along the Saigon River in a traditional junk& Vietnamese / Western dinner.
Water puppet show,cyclo and dinner on cruise
Departure Point
112 Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
We pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh in District 1 only or meeting point at 112 Tran Hung Dao street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh.
Traveler pickup
112 Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 18.00: Pick up at your hotel to start the trip .
18.30: Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water with the water surface being the stage. The puppeteers stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanism hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra provides background music accompaniment. Singers with origin in North Vietnam sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets (are carved out of wood). Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. The shows typically last for one hour and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition..
19.15: Continue to the harbor by cyclo for a dinner cruise; enjoy the city lights & panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City . Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine on this magical dinner cruise aboard a traditional-style Dragon Boat.
21.30: End of services.
180 minutes
Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Dinner Cruise on Saigon River 60 minutes
Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Golden Dragon Water puppet show 50 minutes
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Entrance Tickets for Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater 50 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
sebastien2115
18 Nov 2024
Nice traditional show. The seats are a bit hard and not very comfortable but for 45 minutes it passes.
The show and music are poetic, very nice to see.
4 adults did this trip cycles where waiting when we arrived at the office and had a experience I’ll never forget weaving through rush hour traffic,then a great puppet show with lovely music followed by a bus to the boat were we had a fantastic meal . A great night was had by all
This tour in
Ho Chi Minh City
is organized by
Vietnam Travel Landscape
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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