Autumn Warm Kung Fu Panda Show!

Autumn is on it's way, which is great time for what's in Beijing to look for new stuff to do, indoors. While the autumn is a very beautiful time in Beijing as well as the mountains that surround it and the rest of China. It's good to have options for going indoors, to warm yourself up. We've covered a lot of the shows in the center of the city, performances that have touched us, and we have learn a lot from.

But this time, it was time to venture somewhere new in the city. Something not so well known, but still worth a visit. Well, we started to ask around and soon did we find just the thing we were looking for, right in the middle of Xicheng District. Known for the hutongs, and lively street life and a big lake that is great for going to watch the locals.

At the Shichahai Theatre, there is a daily Kung Fu Panda Show in Beijing that's definitely worth a visit. Of course, these cuddly Pandas are the best thing for keeping you warm. But the show is not as slow paced as you would believe after hearing that a Panda is the star of the show. The theatre performance is mixed with traditional kung fu and classic Chinese storytelling. With a bit of action mixed in, somehow the "Panda Scene" becomes much more likeable. This charming show has been overshadowed by other Kung Fu theaters in the city, and for commercial reasons. While not better than the rest, it is definitely on the same level of entertaining performing art goodness that much of the other venues boast with.

Story is quite simple and easy to follow. A bunch of Pandas try to learn martial arts, and have adventures in Beijing. So if you know you're way already a bit, it's fun to see all the places that they go to and do a bit of a show! :)

We had a great night and much enjoyed the dinner afterwards. Recommended!!