Authentic Vietnamese Dinner And Water Puppet Experience

From $114 3 hours HOI AN EXPRESS TRAVEL Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Pickup available Free Cancellation

Why we love it?

The Authentic Vietnamese Dinner and Water Puppet Experience offers a unique cultural immersion in Ho Chi Minh City, lasting three hours. Participants will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dinner before being captivated by a water puppet show, a centuries-old art form that combines storytelling and music. This tour is ideal for food enthusiasts and culture seekers looking to explore Vietnam's rich heritage in an engaging way. With English-speaking guides available, as well as options for other languages, the experience is accessible to a diverse audience.

Inclusions

  • Bottled drinking water
  • Dinner
  • English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
  • Travel insurance

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Water Puppet Show

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.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Please provide the names and nationalities of each person joining the tour for insurance registration.
  • If you have a special event or a celebration occurring during the trip, please provide the date and the occasion. For dietary and medical requests, please provide specific information when booking.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in HCMC Center (District 1,3,5,10, Phu Nhuan)

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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