Top China Opera Performances

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.

As famous as Moulin Rogue in Paris or Turandot in Italy, peiking opera is a must-see in Peking. Enjoy the Liyuan Theater Peking Opera and learn all about traditional Chinese culture. There are two types of tickets, upstairs and downstairs. You may have the chance to see the performers face makeup, and then watch the show. English translations are provided, so you can understand the story .

Finding an evening activity in Chengdu that feels authentic rather than touristy can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to go or what’s worth seeing. Instead of wandering between teahouses or risking a disappointing show, enjoy a Sichuan Opera performance at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse. By prebooking your ticket, you have the benefit of a reserved seat—simply settle in and enjoy a showcase of acrobatics, dance, puppetry, and traditional arts.

Book your ticket to see the Sichuan Opera when you’re in Chengdu, so you can guarantee a spot, and not have to wait in any lines. This performance showcases this art from, with elaborate costumes and make up adorning the actors. The performance lasts two hours. There is also an option to upgrade to luxury seats, if you’d like.

Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history.The Tang Dynasty Xi'an is China's Premier Cultural Entertainment Theatre Restaurant.The earliest Tang Dynasty Music & Dancing Show was shown here in 1988.It was the only cultural show complimented by a Live Classical Chinese Orchestra. The Tang Dynasty Xi'an has now become a must-visit place for the world leaders, and visitors to Xi'an from both home and abroad. Standard Performance Schedule: - Dining: 18:00-19:30 - Show: 19:30–20:35 Peak Season (Possible Two Performances): If there are two performances, we will notify guests of the exact showtimes as soon as possible. Two-Performance Reference Schedule: *First Show: - Dining: 17:00-17:45 - Show: 17:45–18:50 *Second Show: - Dining: 19:10 - Show: 20:10–21:15

Discover the Imperial Culinary Art at Beijing's Royal Cuisine Museum.Step into a world of Chinese imperial grandeur at Beijing's Royal Cuisine Museum, where dining meets cultural spectacle. Renowned for its exquisite royal dishes and captivating performances, this unique venue has hosted numerous heads of state, offering an unforgettable blend of history, art, and gastronomy. LUNCH 11:30 PM - 11:58 PM Guest arrival window 11:58 PM Guests proceed to banquet hall 12:00 PM Formal banquet commencement with：80-minute cultural performance DINNER 6:00 PM - 6:18 PM Guest arrival window (Recommended to arrive by 6:18 PM for full experience) 6:18 PM Ceremonial reenactment begins: "Empress Dowager's Grand Departure from the Palace" 6:28 PM Guests proceed to banquet hall 7:08 PM Formal banquet commencement with：80-minute cultural performance Note: Timing may occasionally adjust for special performances or operational needs.

Enjoy a spectacular evening watching an ancient Chinese art form—Sichuan Face-Changing Opera. Language barriers can make it difficult to book tickets in China, but you won’t have to worry about this as your tickets will be sent in advance by email or WhatsApp. You’ll avoid long visitor lines by showing your ticket confirmation when you arrive at Jinjiang Theater.

The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show not only revives ancient traditions but also bridges the past and present, showcasing the Tang Dynasty’s cosmopolitanism and its influence on East Asian culture. The Shaanxi Grand Opera House, a cultural landmark in Xi’an (the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty), is renowned for its **Imitation Tang Music and Dance, a masterpiece that resurrects the grandeur of Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) court performances. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show not only revives ancient traditions but also bridges the past and present, showcasing the Tang Dynasty’s cosmopolitanism and its influence on East Asian culture. This performance is a must-see for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and travelers seeking to experience China’s cultural zenith. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to weave poetry, music, and dance into a cohesive narrative that celebrates the Tang Dynasty’s enduring legacy.

Thrill at the acrobatics, grand designs and dramatic performances of the Peking Opera from a great vantage point, with VIP seats at the Liyuan Theater. Enjoy a series of opulent theatrical productions in the city’s former Xuanwu District, widely regarded as the birthplace of the Peking Opera form. Don’t worry about navigating public transport to get there, either: convenient door-to-door transfers from your hotel to the theater and back are included.

Swap sopranos for fire-breathing acrobats at the Sichuan Opera, a one-of-a-kind cultural performance at Chengdu Fu Rong Guo Cui Theater（indoor with AC）. You’ll be glued to your seat for 1.5 hours as you watch acrobats, dancers, and puppets in acts that include a ‘face-changing’ mask spectacle. Depending on your preferences, you might upgrade for better seats to get close to enjoy this fantastic show. Please show below address to Taxi driver: 请送我到 锦江区指挥街108号四川省川剧院芙蓉国粹售票处 Please take me to Fu Rong Guo Cui Sichuan Opera Theatre, No. 108 Zhihui Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu.

Peking Opera is a national treasure of China. It has profound historical background, unique artistic charm and rich cultural connotation, and occupies an extremely important position in the field of Chinese opera. Peking Opera integrates various art forms such as singing, recitation, acting and martial arts, forming a rigorous, standardized and highly entertaining performance system. Its singing is beautiful and melodious, its costumes are magnificent and exquisite, and its facial makeup is unique. It can vividly present the essence of traditional Chinese culture and the aesthetic taste of the Chinese people. It is an outstanding representative of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and enjoys an extremely high reputation both at home and abroad. It is widely recognized as a national treasure of China.

Shu Feng Ya Yun’ is one of the most renowned Sichuan Opera performances in Chengdu, offering an exquisite showcase of this traditional art. The show features classic stories brought to life by skilled performers in colorful attire, with the highlight being the rapid and magical face-changing act. Audience members are treated to an engaging and culturally rich experience that reflects the essence of Sichuan’s theatrical heritage。 Since the Sichuan Opera is highly popular among tourists, we recommend booking in advance. Good seats are usually unavailable if booked on the same day. Thank you for your understanding

Red Theatre Acrobatics offers the Best acrobatics performance perfect for kids and adults. It start at 16:20 and 17:30 every day and last for 60 minutes. （The time may change, so please contact us when you make a reservation to inquire about the exact time）You should arrive to the theatre 20 minutes before the show to get started. Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Address: No.44 Xingfu Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Mandarin: 北京东城区幸福大街44号) Once we receive your booking, your tickets will be issued. You just take your passport to enter during travel day. Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics is a showcase for the best of China's "Acrobatics" Enthralling over two millions guests with breathtaking acrobatics and cultural spectaculars. The show start with Plate Spinning pagoda bowls, Jujitsu, Partner Stunt, High chair, Ballgame, Shoulder Ballet and Universal.

"Beauty of Qin Warriors"-This is the only show about the Terra-cotta Warriors in Xi'an. It is next to the exit of the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum. If you want to know more stories about the Terracotta Army, don't miss this show! The performance takes audiences back to the grand Qin history. We travel together with one alive Qin Warrior who awakens the terracotta army sleeping underground for thousand of years. We experience the glamorous unifying moment in Chinese civilization.We follow their steps, gaze into the the holy origin of Chinese history and collect together the memory fragments in historical stream to piece up an incredible image of Grand Qin Empire. Great Wall and Qin glory endure. When the historical ashes fade put, the imperishable Qin warriors will follow and guard the eternal dream of Grand Qin forever!

With a history dating back at least 300 years, Peking opera is one of China’s most treasured performance arts—a potent blend of dance, drama, opera, and acrobatics. Experience it in style, with private transfers to and from your hotel and a guide to keep things running smoothly, on this convenient package.

The Legend of Camel Bell is shown in Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. It is designed as a large ellipsoid building 142 meters long, 128 meters wide and about 50 meters high, which can accommodate 3,000 people to watch performances at the same time. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show once again won the world-class award, the most influential and authoritative IAAPA highest award in the field of amusement park entertainment equipment in the world and the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show was also nominated for the award, Disney France's "Lion King" and Tokyo Disney's "Oh, Long Live Summer". In the end, "Legend of the Camel Bell" show stood out among the two major Disney and won the crown!

*Top 2 must-see places in Xi'an.Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket Optional Tang Dynasty Show Ticket.(The 2 places are not in the same place.) -Terra-cotta Warriors Ticket(Opening hours: 8:30 to 16:30. You can enter during the opening hours) includes the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum,Lishan Garden and the shuttle bus bettween the 2 places. -The Tang Dynasty Show is in the city. If you choose the dumplings banquet you should arrive at 18:00.Dinner time starts at 18:00. Show time starts at 19:30.If you choose the museum+show tickets you'd better arrive the theater at 19：00. -Museum+TangDynasty Show Ticket:This product only includes tickets for the Terra-cotta Warriors Museum and the Tang Dynasty Show, and does not include the dinner. *All the products are all tickets and don't include tour guide and transportation and other personal expenses.

Avoid the disappointment of tickets selling out. Guarantee the date and seats of your choice by pre-booking. Especially during the peak tourist season. Qintai old path, Libu in the western suburbs. Facing the famous Qingyang, invite Lao Du from Caotang. Kun, Gao, and Hu are playing, telling stories of thousands of years; singing, reciting, acting, and fighting are passing on the torch in Chengdu. Green bamboos are reflected, without losing the elegance of celebrities; pavilions are graceful, with the ancient Shu style. Since the year of Wuyin, the performance has not stopped. People make appointments at the hour of Xu(7pm to 9pm), call friends to respond, guests are full, and tea cups are fragrant. The strings and bamboos are pleasant to the ears, the orchestras are in unison, Yin Shang Ke Yu, Kang Zhui Xu Ji. Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Mo are the essence of Quyi; hand, eye, and body skills are skills of Bashu.

The Legend of Camel Bell is shown in Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. It is designed as a large ellipsoid building 142 meters long, 128 meters wide and about 50 meters high, which can accommodate 3,000 people to watch performances at the same time. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show once again won the world-class award, the most influential and authoritative IAAPA highest award in the field of amusement park entertainment equipment in the world and the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show was also nominated for the award, Disney France's "Lion King" and Tokyo Disney's "Oh, Long Live Summer". In the end, "Legend of the Camel Bell" show stood out among the two major Disney and won the crown!

Head Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera Theatre. Experience an entertaining Chinese traditional Opera Night. Unique culture experience with beautiful costumes, singing, Bian Lian Face changing, Hand Shadow and a lot of more. A Spectacular Show amaze both for adults and kids alike.

Skip the expense of private transfers and the stress of negotiating public transit and enjoy a comfortable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a popular section of the world-famous ancient barricade. Get a first-hand peek at parapets and watchtowers set into a rugged landscape—without any time-wasting shopping stops. Tours include return bus fares, entry fees, and shuttle bus but exclude cable car or toboggan tickets; upgrade for a buffet lunch.

The Sichuan Opera stands out from other Chinese performing arts because of its unique tradition of showcasing “face-changing” performers who magically switch their colorful face masks in seconds. Witness this up close, and try to figure out how it’s done by going to an authentic Sichuan Opera performance. Reserving tickets in advance means you’ll secure better seats than if you bought at the door.

The Legend of Camel Bell is shown in Xi 'an Huaxia Cultural Tourism Grand Theater. It is designed as a large ellipsoid building 142 meters long, 128 meters wide and about 50 meters high, which can accommodate 3,000 people to watch performances at the same time. On November 20, 2019, the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show once again won the world-class award, the most influential and authoritative IAAPA highest award in the field of amusement park entertainment equipment in the world and the "Legend of the Camel Bell" show was also nominated for the award, Disney France's "Lion King" and Tokyo Disney's "Oh, Long Live Summer". In the end, "Legend of the Camel Bell" show stood out among the two major Disney and won the crown!