Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
蜀风雅韵
A classic Sichuan opera show in the Culture Park, where face-changing, fire-spitting, rolling lanterns and shadow play can all be seen in one evening. It is a top choice for visitors new to Sichuan opera.
Shufeng Yayun is located in the Culture Park beside Qingyang Palace. It is one of the oldest comprehensive Sichuan opera venues in Chengdu. Performances start at around 20:00 each night and last about an hour. The programme includes excerpts from Sichuan opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, rolling lanterns, puppetry, shadow play and Sichuan qingyin folk music, which suits first-time visitors. Before the show you can drink tea in the theatre's tea garden and watch ear-cleaning and make-up demonstrations. Seat tickets start from around a hundred-odd yuan, and it is advisable to book ahead during peak season. It is near Culture Palace station on Metro Line 4. In the daytime, you can visit Qingyang Palace and Kuanzhai Alley first.
Opening hours
Nightly, approx. 20:00–21:00 (check with theatre)
Nearby sights
- Qingyang Palace (Green Ram Temple)
- Kuanzhai Alley
- Sichuan Museum
- Shaocheng Neighborhood (Kuixinglou Street & Paotongshu Street)
- People's Park & Heming Teahouse
- Yongling Museum (Tomb of Wang Jian)
- Huanhuaxi Park
- Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Street