Beijing's first 'tea theatre', opened in 1990: you sit at square tables with tea and snacks for 75-minute highlights by national opera troupe performers, with English subtitles. Come early to watch the actors put on their make-up.
- Address
- 1F, Qianmen Jianguo Hotel, 175 Yong'an Lu (永安路175号), Xicheng District
- Hours
- Daily 19:30-20:45 (theatrebeijing.com, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Tickets CNY 280-680 at the door; agencies sell discounts (theatrebeijing.com, 2026)
- Price level
- ¥¥¥
- Entry
- Tickets for shows
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Arrive 30 minutes early for the make-up room and costume photos (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Short and subtitled: the easiest first Peking opera for visitors