Top Beijing Shows & Performances - page 2

Experience culture during an entertaining and live afternoon or evening acrobatic show at the Red Theater in Beijing. Prebook your tickets to guarantee your entry and preferred seating and avoid the disappointment of a sold-out show. Then sit back, and be entertained by a dazzling performance of acrobatic feats and dance.

Explore Beijing's 798 Arts Zone (also known as Dashanzi Art District) with an English-speaking guide with this tour. Situated in the northeastern part of central Beijing, the 798 Art Zone features a mix of galleries, workshops, and design companies along with bars and restaurants. With this tour, you'll have plenty of time to explore the complex and the option of sticking around for lunch (own expense).

Visit the World UESCO Heritage Temple of Heaven. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by Tickets QR and enjoy the imperial Temple at your own pace—morning, noon, or afternoon. 1: Prebook to save time and stress 2: Explore the Imperial Temple of Heaven at your own pace 3: Scan the ticket QR and enter Temple of Heaven 4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

This is a perfect pick for an evening of entertainment in Beijing. See the world-class Acrobatic Show at Chaoyang Theater with round-trip transfers included, so you don’t have to worry about figuring out how to get there. Pre-booking your ticket in advance secures your seat and avoids the disappointment of the venue reaching capacity.

The Great Wall of China is a must-see destination, but getting there and back on your own can be difficult. Simplify your day and explore the Great Wall independently with private transportation and hotel pickup from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk the Mutianyu section, with admission and shuttle bus ride included. After exploring, your English-speaking driver will transport you back to your hotel.

Watch the Liyuan Theater Peking Opera and learn all about traditional Chinese culture. There are two types of tickets, upstairs and downstairs, so you can choose which one you’d like. Head to the theater, and then you’ll have the chance to see the performers put on their makeup, and then watch the show. English translations are provided, so you can understand the story unfolding.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private half-day hiking tour on the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Cable car, chair lift, and toboggan ride included, as well as round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Beijing. Choose between morning and afternoon departure to fit your schedule.

Escape the crowds at other sections of the Great Wall and soak in the scenery and history at Jinshanling during a small-group self-guided day hike from Beijing. Walk a 3.7-mile (6-kilometer) section from East Five Window Tower to Brick Crenel, with the option to enjoy daytime or sunset views With water, admission tickets, and round-trip transit from Beijing included, logistics are made simple.

With a maximum of nine travelers for intimacy and speed, small-group travel doesn’t get much smaller than this door-to-door tour. Explore the famous Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall with pre-booked tickets. Explore the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace; checkoff Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, and the Beijing National Stadium; and enjoy two delicious lunches. Upgrade to add an evening Acrobat Show.

Reaching the Mutianyu Great Wall by public transport is challenging: It’s not uncommon for scammers to misdirect travelers altogether. Make life easier with a choice of packages, either by bus from a central location or by private car from your hotel. Book bus transfers with entry tickets, or add lunch; upgrade for a private tour with lunch and your choice of two guided hikes or free time at the wall.

Don’t worry about finding your own way to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu: this flexible and hassle-free private tour makes it easy to plan an excursion. Meet your driver at your Beijing hotel, the airport, or train station at a time of your choosing. You’ll have several hours to explore the site independently, and can also book cable car and/or toboggan tickets (own expense).

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

Step into a century-old theater for a 90-minute journey through six beloved Peking Opera excerpts—featuring The Crossroads and The Drunken Beauty. Immersive lighting and surround sound revitalize timeless arias, while English subtitles and lively audience interactions (including onstage pose‑striking and witty repartee) keep everyone engaged and laughing. Come 30 minutes early to witness the intricate makeup ritual—from bold facial patterns to elaborate headdresses—with expert commentary on the hidden meanings of each design. Perfect for families, couples, and curious travelers, this experience promises an unforgettable night that's “easy to understand and wildly entertaining,” no matter your background.

Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, two UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites, on this private guided tour from Beijing. Ride the cable car or take the ski lift up and toboggan down to hike the Wall, then discover the history of the majestic Summer Palace as you stroll its lavish gardens. Your package includes lunch, entrance fees, cable-car or ski lift and toboggan tickets, and private hotel transfers.

Go to the Red Theater in Beijing to enjoy the acrobatic performance 'Heroes of Shu'. Appreciate performers integrating drama, music, and dance to create an immersive experience. Arrive at the theater and collect tickets. Go to your seat and get ready to watch the performance. Appreciate performers showcasing their skills in a range of challenging acrobatics, dance choreography, and theatrical elements. Appreciate the performance, lasting approximately 60 minutes. After the performance, you can spend some time exploring nearby attractions such as Hongqiao Market and Temple of Heaven Park.

The traditional operas consist of mainly tales of preceding dynasties, important historical events, emperors and empresses, ministers and generals, geniuses and great beauties. Some of the newer operas were adopted from literature and classical novels during the rise of communism. These are all very well known among the public but may not be an accurate account of history, as with art styles around the world.

Escape the crowds around the Great Wall of China and visit the ancient Mutianyu section on a full-day sightseeing tour from Beijing. Accompanied by a guide, learn the history behind the 6th-century section and marvel at the spectacular natural scenery that surrounds it. See impressive parapets and defensive watch towers and enjoy an optional cable car ride if you wish (own expense). An authentic Chinese lunch and convenient, round-trip transportation from your Beijing hotel are also included.

Beijing Acrobatics Night Show Departure: Daily Duration: Approx 1hour Show starts at 4:30pm Show finishes at 5:30pm Pick-up point hotel lobby at 3:15pm Pick-up point hotel lobby at 4:00pm The Beijing Acrobatic Troupe is one of the best in China. An acrobatic show has become one of the most popular evening entertainments for tourists in Beijing. You can enjoy gravity-defying contortionism, juggling, unicycling, chair-stacking, and plate-spinning acts and more. Driver will pick up and drop you wihtin 4th ring Beijing city, and driver will hand the tickets to you.

See one of the oldest performing arts practiced in China during an acrobatics show at the Red Theatre in Beijing. Choose from two evening performances and experience the convenience of a round-trip hotel transfer in a private vehicle. Opt for a seat in the middle section, middle back section, or upgrade to VIP seating.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

Feast your senses on the spectacular sights of an acrobatic show and the tantalizing taste of Peking duck during this combo evening experience in Beijing. Dine at a banquet comprising of signature Beijing specialty, Peking duck, then enjoy an evening of enthralling entertainment from a troupe of talented acrobats. Includes round-trip transportation from central Beijing hotels.

The Chaoyang Theatre Acrobatic Show is a signature Beijing night-time experience. Enjoy a thrilling evening performance with this convenient package that includes not only guaranteed entry on your preferred date but convenient private transfers direct from your hotel. Be amazed as you watch daring acrobatic acts, high flying tricks, and death-defying stunts. Seat upgrades available.

Have an impressive experience as you see contortionists, jugglers, unicyclers, and plate-spinning at the Beijing Acrobatics night show. Pre book the tickets here, so you avoid lines and hassle. You’ll be picked up from your hotel, given your ticket, and driven comfortably to the Dongtu Theater in plenty of time before the show. This is a small group tour maximum of 15 guests.

Experience some of China’s best martial arts during this evening" experience at Beijing’s Red Theater. Take your seat and enjoy a show produced by CHC, China’s leading performance arts producers. Watch as top Kung Fu practitioners, acrobats, and dancers use precision artistry and skills to tell the story of a boy dreaming of becoming a Kung Fu master. Central hotel transfers, plus choice of showtimes and seating included.