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Family-Friendly Attractions
Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City [2025]
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Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
4.5
/5
364 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 16.67
Based on 1,681 reviews
Ho Chi Minh City Centre | 611m from downtown
Phone +842839302196
Address: 55B Đ. Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights:
Water puppetry with traditional instruments
Water puppetry & Vietnamese folk tales
Saved by 770 users267 positive reviews
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The performance was unique, with a wonderful blend of music and puppetry, allowing you to experience the charm of traditional Vietnamese culture. The venue wasn't large, but the atmosphere was wonderful, perfect for bringing family and friends. Language was no barrier at all; it was very easy to understand.
The puppet show was great. The show was held in a theater, with two shows a day, in the evening. I came on Saturday and there were a lot of people. A Malaysian sitting in the back row was here for the third time. There was a pool in the center of the show, and all the performances were shown in the pool. There were 6 voice actors on both sides of the pool, dubbing the puppets and playing folk music. The puppets were controlled by puppeteers under the pool. The puppeteers had to stay under the pool the whole time, which was not easy. The whole show consisted of several plays, each of which expressed a scene from the lives of the Vietnamese people. The puppet show was vivid, and coupled with the voice actors, it was superb
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Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden
4.3
/5
95 reviews
4.8
From AU$ 4.31
Based on 1,574 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +842838291425
Address: 2 Đ. Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.19 of Best Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
Highlights:
See rare Asian elephants & lynxes
Close to rabbits, sheep & gentle animals
Saved by 335 users29% positive reviews
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Beautiful zoo! Unfortunately, the tiger and elephant enclosures are very small for them so it's sad, but other than that, the animals look well taken care of. The zoo itself feels like a maze as there are many things to do. It is very big so wear comfortable shoes when visiting!
This is a great spot to unwind right in the middle of the city. It’s spacious, with a variety of animals and a peaceful botanical garden section, perfect for a relaxing stroll.Some parts of the zoo feel a bit old, but the entry fee (around 60,000 VND) makes it worth a visit, especially if you're with friends or family. While not huge, it offers a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Saigon, and a chance to enjoy some greenery and wildlife.
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