China · OPERA & CULTURAL SHOWS IN BEIJING
The 12 best opera & cultural shows in Beijing you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Watch Peking Opera at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre with English subtitles and an English guide, plus easy ticket exchange at Jianguo Hotel Qianmen.
“Pas indispensable ! Le spectacle est long, scènes répétitives, pas de rythme, chant faux .. Malheureusement nous n’avons apprécié Le théâtre se trouve dans un hôtel pour info”
One-hour Beijing Opera show at Liyuan Theatre in Qianmen, with pre-show makeup, snacks and tea options, and English subtitles.
“I buy 2 tickets in front. Very nice view, but a little expensive for what he offers. The show was very good. I appreciate the translation in English. You better take the tickets in green zone. Almost the same like in blue zone, but much cheaper. For me and my son it was a nice experience. The show it is made for European people ☺️”
Royal dining in a preserved courtyard near the Forbidden City, paired with a cultural performance that follows each dish’s story.
“spettacolo molto bello al netto che era tutto in cinese e quindi incomprensibile. ho dato 4 stelle perché il cibo non era granché e soprattutto non sanno spiegarti cosa mangerai. detto cio esperienza molto molto bella”
VIP seats for Beijing Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre, plus hotel pickup, snacks, e-tickets, and a private car transfer included.
“Fantastic Peking Opera performance. Stage actors were acrobatic and costumes outstanding. Two different stories, and the first one was a classic Chinese story. Ask for Cathy as your guide. She is bubbly and energetic. Made the night memorable.”
One-hour Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre in Beijing. Smart prebooking, paper tickets by WhatsApp, great for kids and adults.
“A great opportunity to experience unique Chinese culture. Very colourful, unique, and entertaining. Definitely recommended if you visit Beijing. Li was very nice and helpful providing all guidance on the venue and travel routes. Thank you!”
See authentic Peking Opera at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre with seat choices, English PDF notes, and optional roast duck dinner.
“interessatante ne vale la pena se vuoi immergerti a 360 gradi nella cultura cinese”
Watch Peking Opera at Beijing Liyuan Theater with English translations, makeup prep, and a choice of upstairs or downstairs seats for $30.
“Its a cool experience but we think is a little overpriced, nice that they have subtitles in english.”
Beijing Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Museum pairs a five-millennia food exhibit with a palace dinner and cultural show, 3-4 hours.
“the performanvce is most liked activity while the tickrts are very expensive on this platform. You can try getting on other platgirm which may be cheaper, e.g. buy direct.”
Beijing night tour with hotel pickup for a live Peking opera show, with guide, private transfer, and tickets, plus easy return.
“Perfecta. Los dos taxistas super atentos en todo momento. Poniendo facilidades tanto en traslado como a la hora de señalizar el hotel / teatro mediante fotos. La mesa en la que estuvimos fue perfecta y aunque fuera compartida, estaba muy céntrica. El show fascinante. Volvería sin dudarlo y repetiría. Brunch + té durante el espectáculo.”
See Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater in Beijing. 1-hour show with English translations, upstairs or downstairs seating, and a great cultural primer.
“This was so good! Definitely recommend! But buy tickets at the location instead of through Viator. It's half price...”
Watch traditional Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater in Beijing, with live music, intricate makeup, and snacks and tea included for about one hour.
“May is a talented guide which lead us effectively through the Summer Palace and The Great Wall. She was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the places we visited and we had a very good time together.”
See Peking Opera at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre, inside Qianmen Jianguo Hotel. 60 minutes, English subtitles, optional transfer, prebook early.
“Very nice cultural experience. English subtitles give a good idea of the plot and costumes are Beautiful. The activity provider ms. Li was extremely helpful: all the details were meticulously provided ahead of time so we didn’t have any proRead more”
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