Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village, Ho Chi Minh City: Tickets, Tours, Address, Phone Number, Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village Reviews: 4/5
Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village
Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village
4
About
Come and enjoy Vietnamese food at Ngon restaurant Thao Dien Village, visitors can entertain themselves with water puppet show here. The show upholds the culture, the traditions of this country and is acted like normal human beings by the well-trained artists. It highlights the creative bent of mind of the inhabitants of the city. Weekly one show is held from 19:30 to 20:00 every Saturday at Ngon restaurant in Thao Dien Village.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingFull view
Top ways to experience similar attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
4,128 within 3 miles
Talk Barista Saigon
209
0.2 mi$ • Cafe • Gluten Free Options
Jake's BBQ
467
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Caribbean • Bar
Cyclo Resto
3,608
0.3 mi$ • Asian • Vietnamese • Healthy
Hum Vegetarian, Cafe & Restaurant
2,384
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Vietnamese • Healthy
Milkbar
133
0.2 mi$ • Dessert • Cafe • International
Chanh Bistro Rooftop Saigon LTT
538
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Vegetarian Friendly
East West Brewing Co.
564
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Brew Pub • Pub
Moo Beef Steak 109 Ly Tu Trong
148
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse
Italiani's Pizza
299
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Natraj Indian Cuisine Restaurant
403
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
213 within 6 miles
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
1,599
31 ftTheaters
War Remnants Museum
32,694
0.2 miHistory Museums
The Independence Palace
10,201
0.2 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Tao Dan Park
463
0.3 miParks
Cong Vien Van Hoa Park
158
0.2 miParks
Central Post Office
17,098
0.5 miArchitectural Buildings • Government Buildings
Galaxy Nguyen Du
33
0.2 miTheaters
Mariamman Hindu Temple
443
0.3 miReligious Sites
Coeverything
8
0.2 miArt Galleries
Benthanh Street Food Market
2,187
0.4 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
Contribute
4.0
389 reviews
Excellent
137
Very good
166
Average
66
Poor
11
Terrible
9
Andy A
Eastleigh, UK630 contributions
Very Random But Interesting
Mar 2019
Visited in March 2019
Part of cruise excursion. Small museum attached to the theatre selling cultural items as you'd expect. A lot of books on the Vietnam War which did surprise me.
The puppet show was the most random thing we saw on the cruise! Wasn't really sure what the story was about but did get the gist of it, I think!
Very clever and amusing. Worth a visit even just for a rest!
Part of cruise excursion. Small museum attached to the theatre selling cultural items as you'd expect. A lot of books on the Vietnam War which did surprise me.
The puppet show was the most random thing we saw on the cruise! Wasn't really sure what the story was about but did get the gist of it, I think!
Very clever and amusing. Worth a visit even just for a rest!
Written February 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BarbWas
Boxford, MA249 contributions
A part of Vietnamese culture that should be experienced.
Jan 2020 • Couples
We were very pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this production. The puppetry is done well and the story line is easy enough to understand. The Vietnamese instruments were interesting to see. We bought tickets at our hotel and got excellent seats.
Written January 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
desley2017
Townsville, Australia41 contributions
Fun Water Puppet Show
Jan 2020
Although the show was in Vietnamese, the 45 minute show was very entertaining. The musicians and the puppets were unique and very enjoyable. Our whole group of 13 including 6 children were kept entertained for the duration. We were unsure what to expect but was very enjoyable. Don't sit in the front row as you will get wet.
Written January 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mechel P
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam32 contributions
Authentic Vietnamese Water Puppet Show
Jan 2020 • Family
Outstanding authentic cultural experience. Lasts for approximately 45 minutes - unforgettable! The music and visuals were magnificent!
Written January 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Peter C
Valla Beach, Australia37 contributions
Good entertainments
Oct 2019 • Solo
Vietnamese speciality water puppetry, this is quite unique and enjoyable to watch. The venue is quite east to get to , I included this in a dinner package with cruise and dinner which provided a good evening out.
Written October 28, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
KZ B
Shaker Heights, OH230 contributions
Fun show - great artistry
Oct 2019 • Friends
Water puppetry is something of a Vietnamese speciality. The show is relatively short and fun to watch. The musicians sit alongside the performance area and its cool to watch them too. Do sit in the front row!
Written October 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Alex L
Madrid, Spain211 contributions
very poor
Sep 2019
Sound was bad .. very amateurish and not particularly Vietnamese, more chinese. Waste of money Lacks originality
Written October 9, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
SURIE_S
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India386 contributions
Good show
Sep 2019
The show is good. Show starts just in time and ends in time. it is in a very small theater. they will whole series of little stories based on myths, history and everyday life. There is live music and narration which adds to the whole experience.
Written October 8, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jerry t
Venice, FL302 contributions
Delightful show
Sep 2019 • Couples
Didn’t really know what to expect, but the show was terrific! How they coordinate and perform the intricate routines is amazing. Well worth your time to see.
Written September 29, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RUBYB23
Glenfield, UK33 contributions
Very sweet show
Jul 2019 • Family
Would recommend this to everybody coming to Ho Chi Min.. pure delight
Everyone involved in the creation of this show has a true creative art and it shows through the humour and naivety of the heritage-of the show itself
Very sweet show and very impressed
Everyone involved in the creation of this show has a true creative art and it shows through the humour and naivety of the heritage-of the show itself
Very sweet show and very impressed
Written July 16, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
How to get tickets for tonight? -thanks
CataRodriguezJ
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam25 contributions
Just go to the theatre before the show. It’s not necessary buy it in the hotel. Just $10 USD per ticket
Michelle M
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
I am just trying to establish whether the Water Puppet Show at Thao Dien Village (which some websites say has now been renamed Villa Song Saigon) actually still exists, or if the Golden Dragon show is now the only one still in operation? Many of these reviews I note are very recent but I have been told that this particular show at Thao Dien ended quite some time ago (7 years, by one account!) so I am curious as to all those who have just reviewed it now? Many thanks in anticipation!
ShirishParanjape
Christchurch, New Zealand790 contributions
We were at HCM City on 1st August 2017, and we did visit the show which is what I wrote about.
On photos, the location shows as "Culture Park".
If you use Google Maps, this place is seen as The Golden Dragon Puppet Theatre. Located at 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam.
We booked the tickets through our hotel, which was exactly the same price as if we had made the bookings directly.
Hope this helps. Have a nice time.
Shirish
Can I eservation on 25-12-2016??
Trevor G
Jimboomba, Australia76 contributions
You can normally make a reservation however being Christmas day I am not sure. It is not a highly christian culture in Vietnam so it is possible. Check with your accommodation provider as they will know for sure
Larry B
Vancouver85 contributions
I'm confused. Is this the Water puppet show with dinner? I have been clicking on the website link but I think it's broken. Can somebody please tell me if they have a working website, where I can do reservations, etc.
Thanks
ajhpy
Singapore148 contributions
Water puppet show is just the shows itself. Local travel agents usually organise it with the river cruises that include dinner.
babyboomer30
Margaret River West Australia178 contributions
Is there a show in the daytime ?
Wilhelm H
Hobart, Australia37 contributions
Here are 3 Water Puppet Shows as per Leaflet. at 500Pm - 6.30PM amd at 7.45Pm. You have a choice of 3 Option = Water Puppet show - Water Puppet Show + Rong Vang Buffet or Dinner at Rong Vang Buffet. Phone Nr is 0839302196. The buffet is open at 5.30PM to 8.30PM
Frequently Asked Questions about Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village
- Hotels near Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village:
- (0.06 mi) Sonnet Saigon Hotel
- (0.07 mi) Hong Hac Boutique Hotel
- (0.07 mi) Thanh Truong Hotel
- (0.13 mi) Estar Apartment For Rent
- (0.28 mi) Silverland Yen Hotel
- Restaurants near Water puppet show at Thao Dien Village:
- (0.19 mi) Talk Barista Saigon
- (0.09 mi) Naked Sushi & Sashimi
- (0.06 mi) Xanh Cafe
- (0.09 mi) Mon Antisushi Restaurant
- (0.19 mi) Jake's BBQ