Cultural activities

Learn more about Vietnamese culture while you are visiting Vietnam.

Travel agencies

If you would like to book a tour to travel around Vietnam, these travel agents offer a variety of options across Vietnam.

Agencies

Contact

Website

Saigon Tourist 

(Locations in both HCMC and Hanoi) 

Hotline: 1900 1808 

(8:00 - 22:00) 

Email: info@saigontourist.net

https://ww.saigontourist.net/

VietTravel

(Locations in both HCMC and Hanoi)

Hotline: 1800 646 888  

(8:00 - 23:00) 

Email: info@vietravel.com

https://travel.com.vn/

History and cultural spots

Activity

Address

Opening hours

Pro Tips

Ben Thanh Market Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

6am – 7pm

https://visithcmc.vn/en/tin-tuc/kham-pha-cho-ben-thanh-diem-den-khong-the-bo-qua-o-tp-ho-chi-minh_en

Beware of pickpockets, especially during heavy traffic. 

Do not touch or take photos of the goods without the sellers' permission.

Saigon River Cruise 

No. 5, Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 

 

https://www.saigonprincess.com.vn/ If you are looking for a quick tour on the Saigon River, the Saigon Water Bus might be more suitable (https://saigonwaterbus.com/en/lich-khoi-hanh
Cu Chi Tunnel, Historic landmark Phu Hiep, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City

 

 

6am – 7pm

http://en.diadaocuchi.com.vn/

Cu Chi Tunnels tour includes narrow underground passages, uneven terrain and confined space. Please consider your health and wellbeing before engaging in the activities.
Ho Chi Minh Museum of Fine Arts 97A Pho Duc Chinh, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

 

 

8am – 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/mfahcmc

Check their Facebook for any special exhibition at the time of your visit
War Remnants Museum 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 7:30am - 5:30pm https://baotangchungtichchientranh.vn/?language=en
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long  19C Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

 

 

8am – 5pm 

Night tour available

 

 

 

https://hoangthanhthanglong.vn/en

 

 

 

Hoa Lo Prison Relic 

Historical landmark

 

No 1 Hoa Lo Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

 

 

8am – 5pm 

https://hoalo.vn/

 

Guided tour in English available 

For more information, contact admin team via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/hoaloprisonrelic)

Vietnamese Women's Museum 

 

36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

 

8am - 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/baotangphunu/

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 

 

66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam 
Hotline: (024) 3823 3084 - 032 666 5664 
Email: btmtvn@vnfam.vn

 

8am - 5pm https://vnfam.vn/en/

Show and performances

Activity

Description

Address

Contact Info

Chao Show - 

Traditional musical instruments performance & Dinner

CHAO SHOW is a unique art program, honoring Vietnamese music through unique traditional musical instruments. With 12 music programs imbued with the spirit of folk music, the program will take the audience on a journey to explore regions from North to South region, telling stories through images and sounds.  

09 dishes representing North, Central, and South cuisine will be served during the show.

6 Nguyen Sieu Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1

WhatsApp: +84 97 329 79 38 

Email: info@chaoshow.vn

https://chaoshow.vn/

A O Show, Theatrical visual art show The A O Show is a unique Vietnamese performance that blends traditional and contemporary elements to tell a captivating story of life in Vietnam, particularly contrasting the rural and urban landscapes

Saigon Opera House 

07 Cong Truong Lam Son, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City

 

Hotline: +84 845181188 

Email: reservation@luneproduction.com

Website:  A O show

 

 

Hong Hac Theater, Staged Play Reading

 

 

 

 

 

Tips: 

 

 

Different plays every month. Not all plays are in Vietnamese - make sure to check with them before purchasing tickets. 

Hong Hac Theater brings plays written by Vietnamese playwriters to international audience in a different setting - staged reading. Experience the raw power of storytelling in an intimate setting where actors bring scripts to life through voice and emotion. With minimal staging, this performance highlights the depth of the writing and the talent of the cast, inviting the audience into the heart of the narrative.

The Joi Factory 

212/2B Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Hotline: 0382533418 

Email: honghacsankhau@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/sankhauhonghac

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Dragon Water Puppet – Ho Chi Minh City

Water puppet (mua roi nuoc), is a folk-art form dated back to the 11th century and is a unique form of puppetry that can only be found in Vietnam. Performed on water with puppets manipulated by hidden puppeteers, the show reflects Vietnam's agricultural roots and often tells folklore tales, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage.  

Learn about the history of this traditional art at: https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/vietnam-water-puppets

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater 

ADD: 55B Nguyen Thi Minh KHai, District 1, HCM City

TEL: 028 3930 2196 - 0989 370 873 (Ticket Office) 

Email: nhahatrongvang@gmail.com

Purchase ticket at: https://ticketbox.vn/chuong-trinh-mua-roi-nuoc-co-truyen-eng-84203

Thang Long Water Puppet – Hanoi

 

 

Thang Long Water Puppet 

Address: 57b Dinh Tien Hoang - Hoan Kiem – Ha Noi

 

 

 

Tel: +8424 38249494 

Email: marketingthanglongwpt@gmail.com 
Purchase ticket at: https://thanglongwaterpuppet.com/ticketbook

 

 

“Cheo” Play Traditional musical theater art

Tips: 

The show is fully in Vietnamese, but they sometimes offer special tourist shows. 

 

Cheo is a form of traditional Vietnamese stage art that holds an important position in the cultural and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. Originated in the 10th century, Cheo is popular in areas around the Red River Delta, especially in Northern regions like Thai Binh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen and Hanoi. It is traditionally performed publicly in the communal house yard, pagoda and houses of noble families - where the villagers, after a long day of work, gathered to enjoy the performance. Cheo tells the simple life of farmers, herdsmen, craftsmen and landowners, praising virtues and criticizing bad habits. It is not only a musical show that brings laughter but also a community activity that connects people.

 

Nha Hat Cheo Vietnam 

Address: Số 71 Kim Mã, Ba Đình, Hà Nội (Số 1, Giang Văn Minh)

 

Tel: +84982380318 

Mail: info@nhahatcheovietnam.vn

The Quintessence of Tonkin - Cultural real scene show

Tips: 

Visit Thay Village before the show 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Quintessence of Tonkin (Tinh hoa Bac Bo in Vietnamese) is the first real scene show in Vietnam. Located at the foot of Thay Mountain, 30km from the centre of Hanoi, this show is a delicate merge of 6 different aspects of the cultural Quintessence of Tonkin: Poetry, Buddhism, Nostalgia, Music & Painting, Peace & Harmony and Joy & Festivities. Performers who are originally from Sai Son will bring you back to a pristine time, living in the old countryside of Vietnam, feeling the sacred atmosphere and the cultural crystallisation of the land with thousands of years of literature.

 

 

The Quintessence of Tonkin (Tinh Hoa Bac Bo) 

Address: Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi 

 

Showtime: Daily from 19:00 - 20:00

Hotline : 0389110386 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thequintessenceoftonkin/

Hoi An Memories Show - 

 

 

Live performance with music, dance and visual arts 

The Hoi An Memories Show is a spectacular outdoor performance that brings to life the history and culture of Hoi An, a historic port town in Vietnam. Set on a 25,000 square meter stage in the middle of the Hoai River, the show features over 500 performers and combines music, dance, and visual arts to create a mesmerizing experience. The performance tells the story of Hoi An's 400-year history, highlighting its cultural heritage and the traditional ao dai dress. 

Hoi An Impression Themed Park on Hoi An Memories Land

Address: 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong - Cam Nam - Hoi An

 

 

Hotline: 1900 63 66 00 (Press 1 For tickets; Press 2 For (Customer Service)

Email:  

booking@hoianmemoriesland.com 
 

 

 

Online ticket booking: https://booking.hoianmemoriesland.com/

 

 

 

Teh Dar Show

 

 

Bamboo Circus 

Teh Dar is a mesmerizing cultural performance that celebrates the rich tribal heritage of Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The name "Teh Dar" means "going in a circle" in the K’ho language, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and community in ethnic minority cultures. During this 1-hour, non-verbal show, audiences are transported into the mystical world of Vietnam's indigenous cultures.

Lune Performing Center 

Address: 01A Nguyen Phuc Chu, Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province

Hotline: +84 845181188 

Email: reservation@luneproduction.com

Teh Dar Show

 

 

Quintessence of Vietnam - Cultural real scene show The Quintessence of Vietnam in Phú Quốc is a grand cultural spectacle located in the heart of Grand World Phú Quốc, part of the VinWonders entertainment complex. It's a 45-minute show that captures centuries of Vietnamese spirit with traditional music, dance and storytelling, together with 3D mapping and a water stage.

Grand World, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quốc 

Main show: 20:15 – 21:00 daily

Ticket can be purchased at the door

https://vinpearl.com/en/the-quintessence-of-vietnam

 

Galleries, museums and workshops

Activities 

Address

Opening Hours

Notes 

Gallery Medium

Contemporary art gallery

 

240B Pasteur, Phường 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 

tel: +84 909991284

 

 

10am - 6pm 
Free Admission

http://gallerymedium.com/

 
Quang San Art Museum

Address: 189B/3 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, Thu Duc city - HCMC 

Phone: +84 981 277 745 
E-Mail: info@quangsanartmuseum.com.vn

9:00 - 16:30 (Tuesday - Sunday)

https://quangsanartmuseum.com.vn/en-US/

 

Entrance fee required

 

Cham Do - Several handmade workshops with Do Paper

3rd Floor, 25 Chau Long, Hanoi, Vietnam  

Hotline: 0384329379 
Email: chamdo.infor@gmail.com

9am - 5pm everyday

https://www.facebook.com/chamdo.art.craft?locale=vi_VN

 
Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA)

VINCOM CENTER for CONTEMPORARY ART (VCCA) 

B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi

10:00 - 21:00

https://vccavietnam.com/en/

 
Manzi Exhibition Space

2 Hang Bun Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 

+84 243716 3397 
manzihanoi@gmail.com

11.00 - 19.00 | Tue - Sun

 

https://www.manziart.space/