PEKING OPERA PERFORMANCE️
① The show lasts about an hour and contains two or three extracts from classic operas.
② The show involves traditional singing, dancing, fighting, acrobatic actions, and stunningly vivid costumes and face painting.
③ During the show, there are English subtitles on both sides of the stage.
Peking Opera — A Must-See Cultural Treasure
No visit to Beijing is complete without experiencing the magic of Peking Opera, a 200-year-old art form celebrated as the crown jewel of Chinese traditional theater.
Combining mesmerizing vocals, acrobatic martial arts, symbolic gestures, and elaborate costumes, it offers a gateway into China's rich history and aesthetic philosophy.
Liyuan Theatre, jointly established by Beijing Qianmen Hotel and Beijing Peking Opera Theater in October 1990, is Beijing's first tea-house-style theater.
It has been awarded the "Best Evening Entertainment Venue" title in the Beijing Tourism Forbidden City Cup for seven consecutive years.
Here, audiences can savor traditional snacks and premium Chinese tea while enjoying captivating performances by Peking Opera artists—an unforgettable experience. The theater also features an exhibition hall and gift shop, where visitors can explore the history of Peking Opera, view portraits of renowned performers, and purchase opera costumes, masks, musical instruments, calligraphy, paintings, and audio-visual souvenirs. For those interested, dressing up in traditional attire, having their faces painted with opera masks, and taking photos make for a delightful memory.
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