Attend a performance of the Peking Opera at the prestigious Liyuan Theatre, a must-see in Beijing’s cultural scene!
Located in the lobby of the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, the Liyuan Theatre welcomes you for an immersive experience in one of China’s most celebrated traditional art forms. Peking Opera is a complete art that combines singing, theatrical performance, dialogue, symbolic gestures, and choreographed acrobatics.
Each show offers a captivating display of classical Chinese culture: colorful costumes, elaborate makeup, traditional music, and stylized movements that transport you to a unique world.
The dialogue and songs are accompanied by subtitles projected in English and Chinese, allowing international visitors to follow the storyline with ease.
The Liyuan Theatre is a renowned venue where many masters of Peking Opera have performed. It has been awarded the title of “Best Evening Entertainment Venue” in Beijing for 13 consecutive years.
Before or after the performance, you can also explore a permanent exhibition on the history of Peking Opera, available in the theatre’s demonstration hall.








