Peking Opera, known as "Jingju" in Chinese could be translated to something like "capital city theater". It's a Chinese theater form, which is the most widespread not only in China but abroad as well. It was created in 1790, when emperor Qianglong wanted people to perform for his birthday. It was a mix of different theatrical groups, and this mix created the traditional art of Peking Opera.
Also the plays are a combination of many different features, such as music, singing, acrobatics, paintings and symbolistic moves. The richness is variety of plays is one that has attracted tourists the most all these years.
One of the most famous Peking Opera theatres, famous for being founded within the birth place of the performing art is Liyuan Theatre. Here visitors in Beijing can see the show in it's most original form which is why the theater continues with it's overwhelming success to this day.
With daily performances, at 7:30PM in the evening. Here the magical, nightly atmosphere never rests. Liyuan Theater is highly recommended for all visitors who want to engage in the profound traditions of Beijing and China.
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