Authentic Vietnamese Dinner And Water Puppet Show
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience an enchanting evening in Saigon, starting with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant where you will savor authentic Vietnamese dishes. Afterward, immerse yourself in the captivating Water Puppet Show, a unique cultural performance showcasing intricately crafted puppets and traditional music. This engaging experience highlights Vietnamese folklore, offering a glimpse into rural life while ensuring a memorable night filled with artistry and flavor. Experience Highlights: Authentic Dining: Savor traditional Vietnamese dishes at a charming local restaurant. Cultural Performance: Enjoy the captivating Water Puppet Show, showcasing vibrant puppetry. Musical Accompaniment: Experience enchanting music performed by skilled musicians. Folklore Insights: Discover humorous tales from rural Vietnamese life.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Travel insurance
- Dinner
- Bottled drinking water
- Entrance fees
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
What's not
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
We will begin our evening with a delightful dinner at a charming local restaurant, where you can savor authentic Vietnamese dishes. After dinner, we will make our way to the theater to enjoy the captivating Water Puppet Show, a unique cultural experience that showcases Vietnamese artistry. The puppets are crafted from lightweight timber, intricately carved, polished, and beautifully decorated with vibrant colors to illustrate the distinct personalities of each character.
Water puppetry is an art form performed in a large pool, utilizing the water as a dynamic stage. Artisans hidden within a cabin control the puppets using a sophisticated system of poles and ropes, arranged outside or beneath the water’s surface. They perform each pole, rope,… puppets with the system of ropes arranged outside or under the water. The stage is adorned with flags, fans, and parasols enhancing the overall visual appeal. This traditional performance is one of the most significant aspects of Vietnamese culture. You will also enjoy the enchanting music of a Vietnamese orchestra that accompanies the show. This talented ensemble features skilled singers and professional musicians who play traditional instruments. The performance offers a wonderful glimpse into Vietnamese rural life and folklore, with stories that often include humorous twists, ensuring an engaging and memorable experience.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.3
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Ratings come from 16 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Hoi An Express Travel
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-2 years old; 50% off for children 3-10 years old
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 43% above the median of the 37 shows & theatre we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 37.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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