Beijing Traditional Dinner + Opera Show

Discover the cuisine, culture and folklore of the Chinese capital with this traditional dinner and Peking opera show at the Liyuan Theater Hotel.

Tour Description

At the indicated time, head to Liyuan Theater for a traditional dinner and an opera show in Beijing. Enjoy a traditional Beijing dinner for about an hour and a half, which may include soup, chicken, prawn, meat stir-fry, and vegetables with rice. For groups larger than 4, Peking duck may be served.

After dinner, learn about the characterisation and preparation of the actors before the show. The hour-long opera show combines music, singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics, with performers in elaborate costumes. Each opera tells a story centered around four main characters: sheng (a man), dan (a young woman), jing (a man with a painted face), and chou (a clown). Each character represents themes like loyalty, betrayal, beauty, or evil.

After a total of 3 hours, the experience concludes in Beijing.

Tour Options

When booking, select from the following seating options:

Red category: front rows with the best view and sound quality.Yellow category: seats on the sides near the front rows.Blue category: located on the sides of the middle or front row.Green category: seats in the back rows.

Schedule Info

Dinner begins at 5:30 pm, access to the Opera House starts at 7 pm, and the show begins at 7:30 pm. The total duration is 3.5 hours.