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The 11 Best Peking Opera Tickets

11 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The good peking opera tickets fill their dates first. Here are the 11 to book early, with what each covers and how they differ.

Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets - Getting Oriented Before the Curtain
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Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

1.Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $28Our pick

Hua Hua Explore China arranges a ticket to the one-hour Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre, inside Jianguo Hotel Qianmen. Expect elaborate costumes, bold makeup, English and Chinese text prompts, and a chance to watch performers prepare before the 7:30 PM show. The opera changes with the theatre’s daily schedule.

“Suggest to defiantly get there early to get a good spot as the seats are not reserved, sections are. They have teleprompters in Chinese and English, but the performance needs very little explanation. They do sell drinks about 7USD for a glass of wine. They have a dinner option. However, walk the block found great value to eat before or after, same steer as the metro no need to cross the large streets.”

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Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets - What the one-hour show asks of you
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Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

2.Liyuan Theatre Beijing Opera Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 60 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Meet your ticket host at Qianmen Jianguo Hotel for a one-hour Beijing opera performance at Liyuan Theatre. Arrive early to watch performers apply their make-up, then take in traditional costumes, music, and stage action. English subtitles appear on side screens. Snacks and tea are included only with selected seating options.

“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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Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

3.Beijing LiYuan Theatre VIP Seats Opera Show with Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $80Top rated

A private evening outing pairs hotel pickup at 6:30 pm with VIP seating at Liyuan Theatre, a roughly one-hour Peking Opera performance, and tea, snacks, and water. Your driver handles the ride, while a guide such as Cathy or Kathy may explain the scenes and help you find your seat.

“This was such an amazing experience! Our driver was on time to pick us up and I was constantly in communication with the provider of the service. When we arrived, we had a variety of snacks and drinks to choose from. As for the performaRead more”

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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket - What to watch for on stage
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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

4.Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Spend an hour at Liyuan Theatre watching scenes from Peking Opera, including *The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers*, *The Crossroads* and *Farewell My Concubine*. The 7:30 pm performance features elaborate costumes, singing and martial arts. Book a ticket for back-row seats, or select an available hotel transfer. You’ll need a separate theatre booking number and your passport to collect your paper ticket.

“A great opportunity to experience unique Chinese culture. Very colourful, unique, and entertaining. Definitely recommended if you visit Beijing. Li was very nice and helpful providing all guidance on the venue and travel routes. Thank you!”

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Beijing: Must-See Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre Ticket - Before the show, watch the transformation
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Beijing: Must-See Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre Ticket

5.Must-See Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $37

Spend an evening at Liyuan Theatre watching Peking Opera performed by the China National Peking Opera Company. Expect stylized singing, acting, intricate makeup, and elaborate costumes, with English PDF program notes to help explain the stories. You can choose a seat category, add a Beijing dinner, and observe performers preparing makeup and costumes.

“The actors were excellent, but the theater is rather old.”

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Beijing Liyuan Theater Peking Opera Ticket Booking - Following the story in English
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Beijing Liyuan Theater Peking Opera Ticket Booking

6.Beijing Liyuan Theater Peking Opera Ticket Booking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $30

Spend about an hour with Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater, where singing, recitation, movement, and martial arts bring traditional stories to the stage. You can watch performers apply their makeup before the show, follow the story with English translations, and choose upstairs or downstairs seating. Upstairs tickets include snacks. The meeting and ticket redemption point is Jianguo Hotel Qianmen.

“Its a cool experience but we think is a little overpriced, nice that they have subtitles in english.”

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Beijing: Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer - Inside the 19:30 performance
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Beijing: Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer

7.Night Tour Of Peking Opera Show / Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $166

A private guide and driver collect you at your downtown Beijing hotel at 18:20, take you to a 19:30 Peking opera performance, then return you to your hotel. The roughly 70-minute show mixes singing, dance, martial arts, mime, and live traditional instruments. Tickets and transport are included; dinner is not.

“Perfecta. Los dos taxistas super atentos en todo momento. Poniendo facilidades tanto en traslado como a la hora de señalizar el hotel / teatro mediante fotos. La mesa en la que estuvimos fue perfecta y aunque fuera compartida, estaba muy céntrica. El show fascinante. Volvería sin dudarlo y repetiría. Brunch + té durante el espectáculo.”

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Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater Tickets - English Subtitles Make the Story Easier to Follow
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Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater Tickets

8.Peking Opera at Liyuan Theater Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $49

At Liyuan Theater in Beijing, a one-hour Peking Opera performance brings together singing, dance, music, martial arts, and stories from Chinese history and literature. The show starts at 7:30 pm, with English subtitles to help you follow the action. Choose an upstairs or downstairs ticket, and you may get a chance to see performers apply their stage makeup.

“This was so good! Definitely recommend! But buy tickets at the location instead of through Viator. It's half price...”

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Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets - Before the curtain: makeup, tea and ticket pickup
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Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets

9.Liyuan Theater Beijing Opera Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $40

At Beijing’s Liyuan Theater, a one-hour Peking Opera performance pairs stylized singing, acting and acrobatics with elaborate costumes, makeup and live traditional music. Your $40 ticket includes complimentary tea and snacks. Meet a staff member at the Qianmen Jianguo Hotel lobby 30 minutes before the 19:30 show to collect your ticket and find your seat.

“May is a talented guide which lead us effectively through the Summer Palace and The Great Wall. She was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the places we visited and we had a very good time together.”

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Beijing Opera Ticket - What the ticket includes, and what it leaves to you
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Beijing Opera Ticket

10.Beijing Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend an evening at Liyuan Theatre, inside Beijing’s Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, for a 60-minute Beijing Opera performance set to music and staged with illuminated effects. The show starts at 7:30 pm nightly; arrive 30 minutes early. Your ticket is included, but transport, food, drinks, and a guide are not.

“The Peking Opera is an UNESCO cultural heritage show. It is recognised for not just the performing arts but the history and heritage too. The show is colourful, thoughtful and a great way to spend part of an evening. Miss Li arranged the tickRead more”

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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket - What to watch for on stage
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Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

11.Liyuan Theatre Peking Opera Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Spend an hour at Beijing’s Liyuan Theatre for Peking Opera selections performed by professional singers. Expect elaborate costumes and makeup, with English subtitles to help you follow the plot. The show starts at 7:30 pm nightly inside Qianmen Jianguo Hotel. Your ticket costs $39; transport is optional.

“Very nice cultural experience. English subtitles give a good idea of the plot and costumes are Beautiful. The activity provider ms. Li was extremely helpful: all the details were meticulously provided ahead of time so we didn’t have any proRead more”

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