Founded in 1937 at Xidan and rebuilt on Chang'an Avenue in 1996, this 797-seat house is Beijing's main stage for daily traditional Peking opera by first-class troupes, from Farewell My Concubine to Phoenix Returns to the Nest.
- Address
- 7 Jianguomennei Dajie (建国门内大街7号), Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Evening Peking opera every day (theatrebeijing.com, 2026); times not verified
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ¥¥¥
- Entry
- Tickets for shows
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The theatre runs a visitor-friendly programme of famous excerpts each evening (theatrebeijing.com)
- Book ahead for weekend nights