Xi'an Yisushe Qinqiang Theatre
西安易俗社
A century-old Qinqiang opera troupe founded in 1912. Catch a Qinqiang performance in its historic theatre and hear Shaanxi's most authentic sound.
Xi'an Yisushe is on Xi Yi Road in Beilin District. Founded in 1912, it is ranked alongside the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and the Royal Theatre in Britain as one of the world's three oldest theatre troupes. The troupe preserves its old theatre and the Yisushe Museum, and stages classic Qinqiang repertoire year-round. Performance schedules and ticket prices follow the official listings, with tickets usually costing a few dozen yuan. Qinqiang singing is high-pitched and passionate, and subtitles are provided. The Bell Tower and East Street are nearby, making it a good choice after dinner.
Opening hours
Depends on show schedule
Nearby sights
- Bell Tower and Drum Tower
- Muslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen)
- Gao Family Courtyard
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Xi'an Beilin Museum (Forest of Steles) & Shuyuanmen
- Xi'an City Wall
- Xi'an City God Temple
- Memorial Hall of the Eighth Route Army Xi'an Office