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The 15 best shows 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.
One hour of high-flying Beijing acrobatics at Red Theatre, with easy entry, smooth ticket pickup by WhatsApp or WeChat, and great value.
“I'm really highly recommend :))) It is amazing show and what people can do amazing. Never so something like that in my life, much better then Circle de Soleil, in my opinion.”
ERA2 Intersection of Time at Shanghai Circus World, a 60 or 100 minute acrobatics show with martial arts, history, and effects.
“I visited with my son. It was awesome. Absolutely stunning performances. Online ticket purchase through VIATOR was a breez.”
See the Red Theatre Beijing acrobatic show with easy ticket pickup, great seats, and about 60 minutes of athletic stunts near metro.
“It was a fantastic show with very impressive performers, I absolutely enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.”
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”
Xi’an Tang Dynasty Night Show at Tangle Palace Theatre, with optional dumpling dinner, pickup, and English and Chinese on-screen help.
“I did like everything this show beautifull Colors everywere thank you”
Go to the Red Theatre Beijing acrobatics show with line-skipping tickets, clear WhatsApp help, optional hotel transfer, and a one-hour performance.
“We booked an acrobat show in Beijing and the service was excellent. The show was absolutely fantastic and well worth seeing. We had the best seats in the theatre, the tickets were waiting for us on our arrival. In advance of the show, we were sent very detailed information showing us exactly where we needed to go and what we needed to do. This was accompanied by detailed pictures. Couldnt fault the service, excellent!”
VIP seats for Beijing acrobatics plus a roast duck banquet with hotel pickup from central Beijing hotels, for a smooth evening outing.
“This tour is not value for money. Guides role is just to pick up you at the hotel, bring to the circus hall, then to the dinner and back to hotel. The show was acceptable but I saw much more impressive things even in Bulgaria last summer. Beijing duck served during dinner was already sliced, cold and not tasty. I think it was cooked in advance and may be not the same day. The cafe itself was empty, it was cold and smelled chlorine - bon appetite. I assess that costs for this tour by the agency are more than twice as less than we paid including tickets, taxi, guide…”
Xi’an Tang Dynasty show with optional dumpling dinner and private transfer, English captions, and Muslim or vegetarian-friendly dining.
“There’s only one word for the tang dynasty show- mesmerising!! The dancers and production values were top notch and the musicians were amaaazing!! Our driver was punctual and smooth and there’s an opportunity to take photos with the performers after the show. The venue is gorgeous- the toilets especially were all western style toilets with beautiful basins for handwashing, and super clean! We had the dumpling meal- some of the dumplings were…. Interesting… but the plum juice was delicious and we were all full afterwards. This was a wonderful way to end our stay in Xi’an, highly recommend!”
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.”
Red Theatre Beijing acrobatics show for kids and adults, 60 minutes for $39. Easy QR tickets via WhatsApp, 4pm and 5:40pm.
“Lee was very friendly and prompt. He suggested not only the best way to get to the Red Theater, but also what to do while waiting for the show. The location of the seats at the show was also good.”
A fast, guided day in Guilin with Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill views, a Li River boat ride, Yangshuo West Street, and a night show.
“This is a great tour. Be prepared to walk a lot and the tour will conclude by 10 pm once you start in the morning at 9. Lee ( Jackie ) was our guide and the driver and he took great care of us. He is very professional, speaks good English and a vRead more”
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 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”
Shanghai evening starts with a top acrobatics show, then night drives and short walks past People’s Square, the Bund, French Concession, and Xintiandi.
“An excellent night of entertainment. We were the only people in the van so it was like a private tour. The evening tour was good though we had to ask the guide to stop on the Bund so we could get out of the van to take some photos there as it was the only opportunity we had to see the area at night.”
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 ☺️”
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