Ho Chi Minh: Evening Cultural Experience

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ID: GYG337351-601501
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Enjoy the unique art of a water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Afterwards, continue by pedicab for a dinner cruise to enjoy the lights and panoramic views of the city.
Your tour will begin at 5:30PM, at which point you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your trip. From there you will enjoy the unique art of a water-puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. It is performed in a pool of water, with the water surface acting as the stage.

The puppeteers will stand behind a screen and control the puppets using long bamboo rods and string mechanisms which are hidden beneath the water surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra will provides background music accompaniment, and singers with origins in north Vietnam will sing songs which tell the story being acted out by the puppets.

Although the authentic shows are exclusively in Vietnamese, the tales depict rural life in villages and are easy to understand. The shows typically last for one hour and offer a colorful way to enjoy an ancient tradition. At 7:15PM you will continue to the harbor by pedicab for a dinner cruise, which will allow you to enjoy the city lights and panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh city. You'll enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine throughout a magical dinner as you cruise aboard a traditional boat, before your tour concludes at 9:30PM.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the unique art of a water puppet show
  • Continue to the harbor by cyclos for a dinner cruise
  • Learn about traditional Vietnamese culture

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian options are available, please advise when booking if required
Pickup is available from centrally-located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Please provide the name and address of your accommodation upon booking. If your hotel is outside the selected area, you must make your own way to the meeting point.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.