Saigon Tour: "Golden Dragon" Water Puppet Show – Indochina Cruise Night Sightseeing
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TP. Hồ Chí Minh
TP. Hồ Chí Minh
1N (Participation Duration)
Boat - Cruise Ship (Transportation)
Vietnamese, English (Language)
Number of participants 0/30
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Tour description
Water puppetry – a part of Vietnam's cultural heritage. A living portrait of Vietnam's history and culture. Watching Vietnamese Water Puppetry is also the best way to discover the history and traditional cultural life of the Vietnamese people. At the same time, you can enjoy the beauty of the city, while savoring music and delicious food in an airy, romantic space. Besides, enjoying special traditional music and dance performances will bring you and your loved ones truly unforgettable experiences.
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Enjoy performances of Water puppetry, Dragon dance, Teu dance, Buffalo fighting, Fishing, and Rice harvesting.
- High-class cruise dinner with a menu of European - Asian dishes and Vietnamese specialties.
- Watch special traditional music and dance performed by artists from the Traditional Music Band.
- Cruise along the Saigon River past Nha Rong Wharf to discover the poetic beauty of the river at night.
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Enjoy performances of Water puppetry, Dragon dance, Teu dance, Buffalo fighting, Fishing, and Rice harvesting.
- High-class cruise dinner with a menu of European - Asian dishes and Vietnamese specialties.
- Watch special traditional music and dance performed by artists from the Traditional Music Band.
- Cruise along the Saigon River past Nha Rong Wharf to discover the poetic beauty of the river at night.
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Detailed itinerary
AFTERNOON: WATCH THE WATER PUPPET SHOW
The vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater (55B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 1).
At the beginning of the water puppet show, you will enjoy outstanding water puppet performances accompanied by a traditional Vietnamese orchestra, including the dragon dance, Teu dance, buffalo fighting, fishing, rice harvesting, and more.
After the water puppet show, you will return to the vehicle, which will take you to dinner on a cruise.
EVENING: DINNER ON THE DONG DUONG - INDOCHINA JUNK CRUISE
The vehicle will take you to the Dong Duong - Indochina Junk at 05 Nguyễn Tất Thành, District 4, for dinner.
After boarding the cruise, dinner will be served. You will enjoy signature Asian and European dishes as well as Vietnamese specialties. During dinner, you will also enjoy impressive traditional music and dance performances by Vietnamese traditional orchestra artists, including a solo đàn tranh performance.
19:45 The cruise begins departing from the pier and heads toward Thủ Thiêm Bridge, then travels downstream along the Saigon River past Bến Nhà Rồng and along the Saigon ports, allowing you to admire the beautiful nighttime scenery of the Saigon River.
21:15 The cruise docks. End of the program to watch the water puppet show and have dinner on the Dong Duong - Indochina Junk. The vehicle will take you back to your hotel. Farewell and see you again.
*Note:
The water puppet show has two performances:
- Performance 1: From 17:00 to 17:50 in the afternoon.
- Performance 2: From 18:30 to 19:20 in the evening.
You may choose either of the two performances.
Dinner schedule on the Dong Duong – Indochina Junk cruise:
- Guest pickup time: 18:45.
- Departure time: 19:45.
- Docking time: 21:15.
The vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater (55B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, District 1).
At the beginning of the water puppet show, you will enjoy outstanding water puppet performances accompanied by a traditional Vietnamese orchestra, including the dragon dance, Teu dance, buffalo fighting, fishing, rice harvesting, and more.
After the water puppet show, you will return to the vehicle, which will take you to dinner on a cruise.
EVENING: DINNER ON THE DONG DUONG - INDOCHINA JUNK CRUISE
The vehicle will take you to the Dong Duong - Indochina Junk at 05 Nguyễn Tất Thành, District 4, for dinner.
After boarding the cruise, dinner will be served. You will enjoy signature Asian and European dishes as well as Vietnamese specialties. During dinner, you will also enjoy impressive traditional music and dance performances by Vietnamese traditional orchestra artists, including a solo đàn tranh performance.
19:45 The cruise begins departing from the pier and heads toward Thủ Thiêm Bridge, then travels downstream along the Saigon River past Bến Nhà Rồng and along the Saigon ports, allowing you to admire the beautiful nighttime scenery of the Saigon River.
21:15 The cruise docks. End of the program to watch the water puppet show and have dinner on the Dong Duong - Indochina Junk. The vehicle will take you back to your hotel. Farewell and see you again.
*Note:
The water puppet show has two performances:
- Performance 1: From 17:00 to 17:50 in the afternoon.
- Performance 2: From 18:30 to 19:20 in the evening.
You may choose either of the two performances.
Dinner schedule on the Dong Duong – Indochina Junk cruise:
- Guest pickup time: 18:45.
- Departure time: 19:45.
- Docking time: 21:15.
Tour price includes
- Recreational fishing (fishing rod & bait)
- River bathing or swimming pool
- Mobile karaoke in a river hut (1 hour - book in advance)
- 5-course lunch set menu
- One soft drink
- Visit Buu Chau Pagoda
- Rowing a boat on the river (1 hour - book in advance)
- Resting room
- 1-hour rest at the guesthouse (for 1 or 2 guests/room)
- Overnight stay in a river hut (minimum 2 guests or more, maximum 10 people per hut)
- Applicable on all days of the week
- River bathing or swimming pool
- Mobile karaoke in a river hut (1 hour - book in advance)
- 5-course lunch set menu
- One soft drink
- Visit Buu Chau Pagoda
- Rowing a boat on the river (1 hour - book in advance)
- Resting room
- 1-hour rest at the guesthouse (for 1 or 2 guests/room)
- Overnight stay in a river hut (minimum 2 guests or more, maximum 10 people per hut)
- Applicable on all days of the week
Tour price excludes
- Travel expenses
- Incurred personal expenses
- Not applicable from April 30 - May 04
- Incurred personal expenses
- Not applicable from April 30 - May 04
Other notes
CHILDREN'S TICKET PRICE
- Children under 5 years old (under 1m tall) are free
- Children from 6-11 years old are charged ½ price
- Children 12 years old and above are charged as adults
- Children under 5 years old (under 1m tall) are free
- Children from 6-11 years old are charged ½ price
- Children 12 years old and above are charged as adults
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 990,000 VND (est. ~$41.3) |
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