Shows in Vietnam: water puppets, A O Show and more
4 activities compared. The most booked: Ho Chi Minh City: A O Show bamboo circus at the Saigon Opera House, rated 4.8/5 by 2,516 travellers.
Water puppetry is a traditional art from northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi. In Saigon, the A O Show blends contemporary circus and bamboo at the Opera House. On Phu Quoc, big evening shows often end a beach day.
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Ho Chi Minh City: A O Show bamboo circus at the Saigon Opera House
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Frequently asked questions
Where to see water puppets?
In Hanoi, at the Thang Long theatre near Hoan Kiem Lake, with several shows a day. The show lasts about 50 minutes.
Do you need to understand Vietnamese for the A O Show?
No: it is an acrobatics and music show without dialogue, accessible to everyone.
Can you cancel a booked activity?
Most activities on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before departure. Check the conditions on each activity page.
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