Explore 13 authentic traditional opera experiences across China. Discover hands-on workshops, performances, and cultural activities in Beijing, Suzhou, Guangzhou and more. Book unique experiences with local masters.
Experience Peking Opera, China's national treasure. Learn basic movements, singing and face painting. Discover 200+ years of opera history and try on costumes.
Experience Kunqu Opera, 'ancestor of all operas'. Watch performances, learn basic movements and water sleeve techniques.
Experience Cantonese Opera, Lingnan cultural treasure. Visit the museum, watch performances, learn singing and movements.
Learn Nanjing Baiju, a unique ancient rap art performed in Nanjing dialect. Understand its history and learn basic singing and performance techniques.
Experience Hunan's characteristic Huagu Opera, learn basic singing and movements. Appreciate classic repertoire and feel the charm of Hunan opera culture.
Learn Yu Opera, China's largest local opera genre. Understand its history and schools, learn singing and performance.
Learn Huangmei Opera, one of China's five major opera genres. Understand its history and characteristics, learn singing and performance.
Experience Shenzhen's traditional opera. Learn about its history and try basic performance techniques.
Experience Hefei's traditional opera. Learn about its history and try basic performance techniques.
Experience Zhengzhou's traditional opera. Learn about its history and try basic performance techniques.
Experience Shijiazhuang's traditional opera. Learn about its history and try basic performance techniques.
Experience Taiyuan's traditional opera. Learn about its history and try basic performance techniques.
Go behind the scenes of the mystical Sichuan Face-Changing (Bian Lian) opera. Meet the performers, learn about the secret techniques of mask-changing, try on traditional costumes, and watch a private demonstration of this ancient art form.
We offer 13 curated traditional opera experiences across 11 cities. Each experience is verified for authenticity and led by local masters or experts.
Most experiences are designed for beginners and include full instruction. Difficulty levels are clearly marked, so you can choose experiences that match your comfort level.
Zhengzhou offers the most traditional opera experiences, but each city brings its own unique traditions and techniques to explore.
For most hands-on workshops, you can absolutely take your work home as a unique souvenir. Specific details are listed on each experience page.