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By Sino-Voyages
Free cancellation available
Price is £74 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Transform into a Peking Opera character with makeup and costumes
    • Learn about the meanings behind facial makeup colours and classic movements
    • The Essential Primer Before Watching a Peking Opera Show
    • Gain exclusive backstage access and discover the stories behind costumes
    • Enjoy a fun, multilingual introduction to the basics of Peking Opera

Activity location

    • Beijing
    • Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国北京市东城区鲜鱼口街31号 邮政编码: 100051
    • Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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Peking Opera Backstage : Makeup, Costume & Performance

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
£73.97 x 1 Adult£73.97
Total
Price is £73.97
Until Sun, 6 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    immersive workshop led by a professional Peking Opera artist
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide (Chinese & English)
  • Inclusions
    All makeup materials, costumes, and props
  • Exclusions
    Tickets for formal Peking Opera performances are not included

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 6 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Step into the dazzling world of Peking Opera through an immersive backstage journey. This is not a passive watching experience but an interactive workshop where you become the star.

    Begin with a fun, multilingual introduction to the basics of Peking Opera—its four main role types (Dan, Sheng, Jing, Chou) and the hidden meanings behind each facial colour (e.g., red for loyalty, white for treachery).

    Choose a classic role like the Monkey King, Guan Yu, or a graceful princess. With the artist’s help, paint your own facial patterns and wear luxurious costumes layer by layer. Feel the weight of history and art in every detail.

    Learn iconic gestures and poses from a Peking Opera performer. Practice elegant sleeve movements, fierce weapon stances, and a powerful “dramatic freeze” to complete your character.

    Strike your best pose under professional lighting. Receive 3-5 retouched digital photos and a 15-second video—perfect for sharing and cherishing forever.

Location

Activity location

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    • Beijing
    • Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国北京市东城区鲜鱼口街31号 邮政编码: 100051
    • Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China