Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Swap sopranos for fire-breathing acrobats at the Sichuan Opera, a one-of-a-kind cultural performance at Chengdu’s Shufeng Yayun Teahouse. You’ll be glued to your seat for 1.5 hours as you watch acrobats, dancers, and puppets in acts that include a ‘face-changing’ mask spectacle. Depending on your preferences, you might upgrade for better seats and snacks to go with your included Sichuan tea.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera
Hail a taxi to Shufeng Yayun Teahouse located in Chengdu Culture Park. All entrance tickets include Sichuan tea service at bamboo tables and chairs. Enjoy a lively 1.5-hour show that fuses acting, acrobatics, puppetry, folk music and dancing. The Sichuan Opera derives its subject matter from Chinese classical novels, legends and folk tales. Several distinct acts — Changing Faces, Spitting Fire and Rolling Light — feature dazzling sets and costumes that celebrate Southwestern China’s performing and fine arts. During Changing Faces, perhaps the most popular routine, the actors quickly switch between different masks to portray characters’ personalities as the drama develops. Spitting Fire is a literal act that's distinctive of Sichuan Opera; it's also a performance that elicits oohs and ahhs from the crowd. Rolling Light involves a performer acting out a variety of routines like jumping over a bench or dancing with a fan, all the while balancing a bowl lit with fire on his head!
What‘s Included
Tea service
Opera ticket
Dress up in show costume(if option selected)
Snacks (if option selected)
Massage experience or Sichuan traditional ear cleaning experience
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting points
Shu Feng Ya Yun Sichuan Opera
Qintai Road, Chengdu China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
A-Class with costume photo
B-Class with costume photo
VIP-Class with costume photo
A-Class seating with massage
VIP-Class Seating with massage
B-Class seating with massage
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An interesting spectacle with lots of food
Mikolaj I,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked a VIP seating with local snacks. Arrived at the venue 30 minutes before the show. Redeemed my ticket at the ticket office in front of the venue after showing them the Viator ticket. No problems whatsoever, the ticket booth is clearly marked. I was seated with lots of time to spare and asked if I wanted fruit, local snacks or a picture in the costumes used for the show. I chose the local snacks which were plenty for at least 2 people to fill up so I would not recommend eating for a couple hours before if you go for this option. The show itself consisted of around 8 different performances which were divided by a host's speech about the upcoming performance so even when not speaking chinese you can understand the gist of what's going on. Generally would recommend the experience, especially if you choose the local snack option. I think the VIP option is worth it since the viewing area is flat and I imagine people in the back might not see the stage as well, although beware that the performance can be really loud at times.
Best opera in the city
Dodoslav,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The show was spectacular. There were all kinds of local entertainment shows bundled together, as they are used to in Sichuan. I also had the opportunity to experience a similar show, but this was the better one, so I can only recommend.
Nice experience even if...
Elisa F,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice experience even if perhaps a non-Chinese tourist does not enjoy it much as a full-bodied part of the show is dialogue in Chinese ... more or less you understand the sense of history thanks to the gesticulation of the actors who are still very good in all the various performances that follow one another. NB: The “change face” show lasts only 15 minutes at the end, an hour and a half is a bit long but the performances are all beautiful and also the massage experience.
Amazing show used to having tourists in the audience
Mushfika A,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing show for all age groups, I really loved it, and it's definitely one of the highlights of my Chengdu trip. You get shown to your seat, poured Jasmin tea, given snacks if you paid for it. The hostess translates the introduction to the acts in English after presenting in Chinese. It's a joy to see the entertainers also enjoying themselves and the audience appreciating the talented performers. Would recommend for all to experience this show if and when visiting this beautiful city.
natashakK9064UR,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The opera was very good, not all we understood due to the language barrier. The face changing was fantastic! Your staff also offer a brilliant service to your guests.
Very satisfied with the show
Rosario G,,May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice show. More than opera it is a series of various Chinese performances. We had the vip seats that allows to see the show with a great view.
Spectacle that goes beyond the famous exchange of masks
JAQUELINE C,,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A spectacle that is well worth it and goes beyond the famous exchange of masks. Various artists with different performances, from musicians to a woman who surprises doing shadow play with her hands! A unique experience and an excellent opportunity to learn more about the rich Chinese culture.
Left in the dark about tickets
Kade L,,Oct 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00No communication beforehand about how to get the tickets, usually with other bookings we get sent a message with our tickets, or a message with instructions on how to pick them up. We had to send a message before the show asking what was up and how to get the tickets we booked
A Very Fun and Interesting Night OUt!
SHARON M,,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00So many different talents presented at this show, and some truly skilled veteran performers from opera singers to musicians to acrobats. The mask-changing was amazing! We paid extra for the VIP experience and I'm not sure it was quite worth how much more expensive it was, but we definitely loved getting seats right up front -- great for photos!
Chinese opera and acrobatics
Nikolaos P,,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an excellent unique demonstration of the chinese opera and your only chance to see it live in China. They present the face changing and fire spitting,some shadow theater,some acrobatics and 2 chinese opera acts in 2 hours spectacle.It is a must for culture lovers
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