Vietnam · Culture

1-Day Hanoi Cultural Tour with a Private Water Puppet Show

1 Day Round trip from 8 Hùng Vương Easy pace

Water Puppet Show in a Mini-theater, Hanoi

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the 11th-century Temple of Literature
02 Explore Hanoi's charming Old Quarter and the busy streets of Nha Chung
03 Pause at an old French house for tea and hear stories of Hanoi family life
04 Enjoy a private water puppet show in Mr Liem's small theatre
05 Learn basic puppet-moving techniques using bamboo rods through the water

Explore Hanoi's cultural highlights on a full-day tour that combines landmark visits with meaningful local encounters. See Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and the Temple of Literature, a rare example of Vietnamese architecture dating back to the 11th century. Wander through the charming Old Quarter and the busy streets of Nha Chung, then pause at an old French house to hear stories about Hanoi families and changing local lifestyles. The experience ends with a private water puppet show in Mr Liem's small theatre, where he shares his passion for this traditional art and introduces you to its basic techniques.

The experience ends with a private water puppet show in Mr Liem's small theatre, where he shares his passion for this traditional art and introduces you to its basic techniques.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hanoi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi Highlights and a Private Water Puppet Show

Meet your tour guide at 8:00 AM in the hotel lobby and set out to visit the city's key historical attractions, including Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and the Hanoi Temple of Literature - a rare example of Vietnamese architecture dating back to the 11th century.
Immerse yourself in unique cultural experiences in the heart of the Old Quarter in the afternoon. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a stroll through the charming Hanoi Old Quarter to explore the fantastic maze of back streets.
Take a walk along the busy streets of Nha Chung, where food and vegetable shops remain active throughout the day.
Stop at an old French house for a tea break and discover more about the changes in local people's lifestyles while listening to the story of a family through each period.
Step into the home of Mr Liem, a passionate seventh-generation puppet maker and performer. He is the creator of the mobile theatre and new puppet designs. Visit his humble abode, listen to his story, and understand how his love for this traditional art has grown. Then, enjoy a private show in his small theatre and learn the basic techniques of using bamboo rods to move puppets through the water.

Tour ends.