Golden Bell Theater

The Golden Bell Theatre, a traditional stage of Hanoi

This discreet building, with French colonial architecture, is the Golden Bell Theatre. The Hanoi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this traditional stage, dedicated notably to cai luong, a typically Vietnamese theatrical art.

A stage dedicated to cai luong

The Golden Bell Theatre, in Vietnamese Chuông Vàng, occupies a building with French colonial architecture, with a light façade and elegant openings. It is dedicated notably to cai luong, traditional Vietnamese musical theatre blending singing, music and acting. The theatre perpetuates this popular art and testifies to the richness of the cultural life of Hanoi.

What to see

You admire the colonial façade of the theatre and, during performances, you discover cai luong, Vietnamese theatrical and musical art. The place offers an insight into the popular culture and the scenic traditions of the country. It is a stop for lovers of performance and culture, in the heart of Hanoi.

Practical information

The Golden Bell Theatre lies in the heart of Hanoi, reachable on foot. The façade can be freely admired from the street; the shows follow their own programme and their own access conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the agenda in advance to attend a performance.

What is cai luong?

It is a traditional Vietnamese musical theatre, blending singing, music and acting, presented notably at the Golden Bell Theatre in Hanoi.

Where is the Golden Bell Theatre?

In the heart of Hanoi; it occupies a building with French colonial architecture.