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15 Shows in China Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Good shows fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets - The acts and the growing sense of danger
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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

1.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 461 reviews · 1 hour · from $39Our pick

See Beijing’s Red Theatre acrobatics show for one hour of breathtaking Chinese skill, colorful staging, and family-friendly thrills near the Temple of Heaven.

“This show is absolutely fantastic! It is as entertaining as it is breath taking. At times we were watching from through our fingers!!! Don’t hesitate to go, you won’t regret it. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.”

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Shanghai Circus World: ERA2 Intersection of Time Acrobatics Show - Choosing between the 60-minute and 100-minute shows
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Shanghai Circus World: ERA2 Intersection of Time Acrobatics Show

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Official Booking - Inside the approximately 60-minute production
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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets Official Booking

Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket - What happens inside the 90-minute program
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Chengdu: Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

4.Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 185 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $31

See Chengdu's lively Sichuan opera with face-changing, puppets, tea, snacks, and optional VIP massage or local activities at Shufeng Yayun.

“It was a great experience, a show with variety of performances that will definitely keep you entertained and have a good time. They give you some tea and something to nibble. I really recommend to see the show”

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Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option - Choosing among the four options
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Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket - A one-hour program with plenty of variety
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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

6.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $39

Review of Beijing’s Red Theatre acrobatics show, with ticket details, seating tips, transport advice, value, and family suitability.

“Sunflower gave us precise information on our booking via WhatsApp, it included where to go in the theatre to pick up our tickets, suggestion of nice noodle bar just next to the theatre which was very clean and served tasty food, told us if Read more”

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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour - The Peking duck dinner is not one fixed experience
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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

7.Beijing Roast Duck Banquet and Acrobatics Show with VIP Seats Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 87 reviews · from $144

Beijing evening tour pairing Peking duck with a thrilling acrobatics show, VIP seating, hotel transport, and practical tips on value and dining.

“We have only put this tour as only 4 recommended. The Acrobatic show was superb and for an hour or so you are 'mesmerized' with what feats the boys and girls provide as part of the show. However the Peking Duck Banquet is not a 'banquet' and no where close to it. The tour and organizing companies really need to serious review this part of the tour. The DaDong Peking Duck chain of restaurants do really know how to serve you up a 'Peking Duck Banquet' to remember. Their chosen restaurant was clearly a well establish venue for similar tours, catering of up 140 dinners with at least 10 x…”

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Xi'An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner - Choose your dinner carefully
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Xi’An: Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner

8.Tang Dynasty Show Ticket w/ Transfer or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $33

See Xi'an's Tang Dynasty dance show with English captions, optional dumplings or local dinner, and convenient private hotel transfer.

“The show itself was absolutely amazing and I had front row seats. I got the dumpling banquet too, it was delicious, and more than I could eat. My driver, Mr Zhang was so lovely and great to talk to. I highly recommend him and would be happy to meet him again 😊”

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Xi'an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner - Following the story without knowing Chinese
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Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

9.Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Show pairs live Chinese orchestra music, elaborate dance, English story screens, and optional dumpling or royal dinner.

“It was a special day, my husband's birthday, so I reached out to ask for a special little something. Corsen Feng contacted me and arranged a cake for an additional price as well as a fantastic surprise from the actors that we loved. TRead more”

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Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket - Shu Feng Ya Yun - Tea, snacks, and the Chengdu theater mood
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Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket – Shu Feng Ya Yun

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket - A one-hour program with plenty of variety
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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatics Show Ticket

1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show - Reed Flute Cave: Guilin’s colorful underground opening
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1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

12.1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat and Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $89

See Guilin’s cave, karst peaks, river scenery, West Street, and Liu San Jie show in one private 12-hour day with transfers.

“The Guilin Li River cruise is absolutely magical. The views of the karst mountains, calm water and beautiful scenery feel like something out of a painting. Cruising from Guilin to Yangshuo is relaxing and stunning. It's definitely a must-do when Read more”

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Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu - Finding Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu Culture Park
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Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu

13.Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $30

See Chengdu’s Sichuan Opera with face changing, fire spitting, puppetry, tea, and acrobatics in a lively 90-minute evening show.

“I lked the show, even though couldn't understand some acts due to language barrier. I recommend people getting VIP seating in front rows; otherwise it will a bit far from the main stage and some audience might be blocking the view, similar to what happened in my case even though I booked the A class seating.”

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Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets - What the One-Hour Performance Feels Like
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Beijing: Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

14.Traditional Cultural Show Peking Opera Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 1 - 2.5 hours · from $28

See Beijing Peking Opera at Liyuan Theatre with English subtitles, colorful costumes, live music, and practical ticket advice for a $28 evening show.

“Pas indispensable ! Le spectacle est long, scènes répétitives, pas de rythme, chant faux .. Malheureusement nous n’avons apprécié Le théâtre se trouve dans un hôtel pour info”

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