China · OPERA & CULTURAL SHOWS IN CHENGDU & SICHUAN
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 opera & cultural shows in Chengdu & Sichuan worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan opera in Chengdu Culture Park, with tea, snacks, and bian lian face changing, plus VIP options like massage.
“Amazing face changing but annoying having people walking around all the time”
See Sichuan opera in Chengdu at Shu Feng Ya Yun, with tea, snacks, and face changing, plus optional costume dressing and add-ons.
“Una absoluta turistada similar a cualquier espectáculo nocturno en un hotel de medio pelo.”
Chengdu Sichuan Opera at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse with reserved seats, tea service, and face changing plus fire spitting in 90 minutes.
“Since we live in Chengdu, whenever we have visitors, we take them here. It's an outdoor venue, but it is covered and during the winter they have mini fireplaces. I would recommend getting there early to go backstage and get made up in costume and meet the cast. Beware they will try to upsell you when you arrive or at your seat...ear cleaning, massage, etc. But definitely a must do in the 'Du!”
Watch Sichuan opera at Shu Feng Ya Yun teahouse in Chengdu, with tea, snacks, face-changing, and flexible seating from VIP to Standard.
“highly enjoyed. staff so helpful and friendly. loved tje variety of the opera”
Watch Sichuan opera at Shufeng Ya Yun in Chengdu Culture Park, with face changing, tea and snacks, plus possible massage add-ons.
“A great Chinese experience. This was a highlight of our visit to Chengdu. Would recommend this and the local tour operator.”
Chengdu Sichuan Opera at ShufengYayun, gaiwan lidded bowl tea, face-changing and fire-breathing, plus optional massage or costume try-on.
“it was really fun with great interactive segments. Sichuan opera is a traditional Chinese performance, and the actors' skills were brilliantly displayed through their rapidly changing facial expressions. Face-changing, fire breathing, and sipping tea while experiencing Chengdu life—highly recommended!”
Sichuan opera night at Shu Feng Ya Yun, Chengdu. Tea included, Bian Lian face-changing, hand shadow, about 90 minutes. Pickup options.
“Great show showcasing the various Sichuan performance genres including opera, hand shadows, face-changing etc. a local guide (Daisy) met us at the theater with tickets and bottles of water. Daisy accompanied us to our seats and made sure our needs were met prior to the show.”
Chengdu’s Liyuan Theater blends Sichuan opera, face-changing, fire-breathing, and tea-house folk arts in about 70 minutes for $19.
“Bellissimo spettacolo. Fuori di testa farlo pagare 121 €! È sufficiente andare 1 ora prima al teatro Liyuan e il biglietto per le prime file si paga euro 10”
See Sichuan Opera face changing and acrobatics at Shufeng Yayun in Chengdu, with tea, snacks, and photo moments in 1.5 hours.
“everything was perfect and the show was amazing! super consigliato!”
See Chengdu Sichuan Opera with Bian Lian face-changing, live singing and acrobatics, plus reserved seating and English subtitles on big screens.
“Le spectacle (avec thé!) en lui-même est vraiment extraordinaire (danseurs, acrobates, chant, instruments locaux, ombres chinoises et changeurs de masques) et les alentours très beaux, mais il faut mieux prendre ses tickets directemRead more”
See Shufeng Yayun Sichuan opera in Qingyang Palace, with face-changing, fire-breathing, and covered bowl gaiwan tea included.
“Sichuan Opera was amazing! The face-changing performance was mind-blowing, and the tea-drinking and fire-breathing added a unique touch. A must-see experience for anyone visiting Chengdu!”
Watch legendary eight-face changing Sichuan opera at Jinjiang Theater near Tianfu Square, with free Gaiwan tea. 70 minutes, $20.
“The first time I came to Chengdu to watch a performance, I had a profound memory of it, which included dances, Sichuan opera, shadow puppetry, face-changing, tea art, and many other cultural performances, all of which were traditional Chinese arts. The stage effects were impressive, with a fusion of technology and tradition.”
Jinjiang Theater in Chengdu: 70-minute Sichuan opera with eight-face changing, fire breathing, rolling lanterns, tea, and costume shows.
“What a fantastic face-changing performance! The show was so much fun, and the venue was easy to get to. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for something unique!”
Sichuan Opera in Chengdu with face-changing, elaborate costumes, and acrobatics. Dress up, upgrade to VIP, and watch a show around 2 hours.
“The event is very worth seeing. It is not really an opera in the European sense, but a show with dance, magic, acrobatics and sketches that appeals to all our senses. Especially the traditional dresses and the mask change are fascinating. A thRead moreAuto-translated”
Watch Chengdu face-changing Sichuan opera at Jinjiang Theater, with e-tickets via email or WhatsApp and a smooth 2-hour show.
“I felt this was good value for money, the trick was finding it. Lower ground level with lots of young people nearby practicing varies dance moves. It’s across the road from the main square with the statue of Mao. Also beside a hotel, there are many levels with a food court at thRead more”
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