- Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera - Flag down a cab (at your own cost) and head to the Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu Culture Park. Admission includes a Sichuan tea service seated at bamboo furnishings, with the option to add light refreshments. VIP ticket holders can enjoy a chair massage or traditional ear cleaning service before the performance, or opt to dress in opera attire and have their makeup done for a photograph post-show. (Refer to the Itinerary for details on each VIP feature.)
As you settle into your seat, prepare for an engaging 90-minute performance that blends drama, acrobatics, puppetry, traditional music, and dance. The Sichuan Opera’s themes are drawn from Chinese classical literature, myths, and folklore. Witness several signature acts
- Changing Faces, Spitting Fire, and Rolling Light
- showcasing vibrant set designs and costumes that pay homage to the performing and visual arts of China’s southwest region.
The Changing Faces act, a crowd favorite, showcases actors swiftly changing masks to reflect their characters’ evolving emotions throughout the narrative. Spitting Fire, a literal and unique aspect of Sichuan Opera, never fails to amaze the audience. Rolling Light features a performer executing various stunts, such as leaping over a bench or dancing with a fan, all while balancing a flaming bowl atop their head!
Additional performances to look forward to include The Beauty of the World, a rod puppet spectacle about a celestial being enchanted by the mortal realm, and a segment spotlighting shadow puppets, a time-honored traditional craft.
Catch a taxi back to your lodging after the entertainment concludes.
- Tea service
- Opera ticket
- Light snacks (A-Class option only)
- Massage, ear-grooming, photo opportunity in costume or puppet experience (VIP choose 1 from above)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Replace the traditional sopranos with the thrilling spectacle of fire-eaters and agile performers at the Sichuan Opera. This unique cultural event at the Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu promises to keep you riveted for 90 minutes as you experience performances by gymnasts, dancers, and marionettes, featuring the ‘face-changing’ mask display. Customize your experience by selecting premium seating and accompanying snacks to complement the Sichuan tea already included. For an exclusive experience, consider choosing a Chinese massage, an ear-cleaning service, or the opportunity to don a costume from the show and have your makeup done for a photo souvenir!
- It is recommended to allow 30 minutes for taxi ride
- Instructions to the taxi driver will be included with your tickets. Before departing make sure to ask your hotel’s front desk to write out the name and address of your hotel in English and Chinese, or take along the hotel’s business card to facilitate an easy return trip
- Taxi fare is not included in this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
