Paul Andreu's titanium 'egg' on a lake west of Tiananmen holds an opera house, a concert hall and a theatre under one shell, reached by an underwater corridor. It is China's top stage for opera, symphony, ballet and Peking opera.
- Address
- 2 Xichang'an Jie (西长安街2号), Xicheng District
- Hours
- Building visits Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, closed Mon (visitbeijing.com.cn); evening performances by programme
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 3 h
- Price
- Price not verified; English guided tour CNY 200 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥¥¥
- Entry
- Tickets for shows
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Metro Line 1 Tiananmen West, exit C (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Book an evening show and arrive early to walk the underwater entrance hall
- Magnolias bloom around the lake in spring