Beijing Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show Including Private Transfer


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From $103.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Beijing, Beijing

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

During your short visit to Beijing, attend a Peking Opera performance, one of the most celebrated opera styles in China. Developed for Qing emperors more than 160 years ago,With its great music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China's national show. the opera presents the audience with an encyclopedia of Chinese culture, as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures and martial arts.The show included free hotel pick up and drop off.


What's Included

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 0 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Passport names, passport numbers, and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Liyuan Theatre
The Beijing private guide and driver will hold client's name logo and pick up them at hotel lobby on 6:20pm, then drive to theater directly,

Peking Opera got more than 230 years history, which was believed that Peking Opera gradually came into being after 1790 when the famous four Anhui opera troupes came to Beijing. Peking Opera fast development during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and the Empress Dowager Cixi under the imperial patron, eventually becoming more common to the common people.

In ancient times, the costumes were a garish collection of sharply contrasting colors to stand out on the dim stage illuminated only by oil lamps. Peking Opera is a harmonious combination of the Grand Opera, ballet and acrobatics, consisting of dance, martial arts and mime.

The Peking Opera band mainly consists of an orchestra and percussion band. The former frequently accompanies peaceful scenes while the latter provides the right atmosphere for battle scenes. The commonly used percussion instruments include castanets, drums, bells and cymbals. One person usually plays the castanets and drum simultaneously, which conduct the entire band. The orchestral instruments include the Erhu, Huqin, Yueqin, Sheng (reed pipe), Pipa (lute) and other instruments. The band usually sits on the left side of the stage.

Later on the Chinese driver will send client back to hotel.

Note: The show time is available from 7:30pm to 8:40pm, and the departure Time is 6:30pm everyday.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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