Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater

Situated in Beijing Qianmen Hotel, Liyuan Theater is the most famous performance theater of Beijing Opera. Sitting at the Chinese old-fashioned square table, enjoying the singing, reciting, dancing and martial arts, audiences will definitely feel the artistic beauty of Beijing Opera. If interested, audiences can also watch actors put on their make-up, take a picture with them, and even try costumes or draw facial make-up. In addition, the theater has English subtitles, which help foreign audiences understand operas better.

Theater: Liyuan Theater

Add: 1/F Qianmen Hotel, 175 Yongan Road, Hufangqiao, Beijing

Show time: 19:30-20:50 daily

Acrobatics show at Tiandi Theater

Beijing Tiandi Theatre (Heaven and Earth Theatre) is home to the China Acrobatics Troupe, and hold performances at daily. Acrobatics Show at Tiandi Theater excels in inheriting and developing China traditional classic acrobatics programs. Repertoires like “Climbing the pole” and “Skills on a bike” are very popular among audiences. The performances of this troupe have gained many national and international prizes. Every night Tiandi Theater opens up its treasure trove to bring in the best that almost leaves audiences speechless.

Theater: Tiandi Theater

Add: No.10 Dongzhimen Nandajie Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Show time: 17:30-18:40 and 19:30 -20:40 daily

The Legend of Kung Fu at Red Theater

The Red Theater is originally known as Chongwen Worker's Cultural Palace Theater. After the renovation, the stage facilities have been dramatically improved and now the theater specializes in traditional Chinese performances, such as "The Legend of Kung Fu". The show has English subtitles shown above the stage to keep audiences informed of the story line. The actors do not speak; the show is all Kung Fu, dance and acrobatics. It is the fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts that make this performance unique and spectacular.

Theater: Red Theater

Add: Workers' Cultural Palace, 44 Xingfu Dajie, Chongwen District

Show time: 19:30-20:30 daily

Folk Art Performances at Laoshe Teahouse

Laoshe Teahouse is located in the busy shopping area to the west of the Qianmen gate Arrow Tower. The Laoshe Teahouse, named after famous Chinese novelist and playwright, Lao She, and his masterpiece drama, "Teahouse", is a little teahouse that is always filled with visitors from home and abroad. Here, audiences can enjoy the real traditional Chinese folk art, with abundant varieties, such as martial arts, shadow-play, face-change, opera, and ventriloquism, etc.

Theater: Laoshe Teahouse

Add: 3 Qianmen Xidajie, Tian'anmen

Show time 19:50-21:20 daily

Acrobatics Show at Chaoyang Theater

Chaoyang Theatre Beijing is situated in Chaoyang District of the city. It is a two-storied building with 23 rows in the first floor. The first floor of the theatre can accommodate over 800 people and the second floor has a capacity of housing 598 people. Chaoyang Theatre is a must-visit tourist attraction of Beijing that displays a great deal of acrobatic performances. Chaoyang Theatre is the best place for audiences to watch the Chinese acrobatic performance. Here, audiences can see team acrobatic displays on bicycles and bike.

Theater: Chaoyang Theater

Add: No.36, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District

Show time: 17:15-18:25 and 19:15-20:25 daily

Peking Opera at Huguang Guild Hall

The Beijing Huguang Guild Hall was first built in 1807. Famous actors Tanxinpei, Yu shuyan and Mei lanfang once gave performance in this guildhall. There is a small museum at the entrance showing photos of famous performers as well as robes and costumes. The grand theatre is splendid and imposing with an antique flavor. Leading Beijing opera stars often give performances here. It is very cheerful to enjoy the opera, while sipping tea in the theatre.

Theater: Huguang Guild Hall

Add: 3, Hufang Street, Xuanwu District, Beijing

Show time: 19:30-20:45 daily

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