When in Chengdu, do what you can only do in Chengdu ... The Opera and pandas At between 180-260RMB (depends on the day) you can enjoy an intimate air-conditioned show or a larger crowd and the outdoor experience. You choose the site and the price and you will be delighted with either result. We had the a/c and comfy seats.... More

This is actually not an opera, no singing is involved, but rather a program including several shows, dances, shadow theatre, face-changing opera, etc Sichuan face-changing opera is in itself famous in China, and can be seen only in Chengdu and the province of Sichuan. There are actually two places that offer this show, but i believe both are the same.... More

It was through these travel reviews that we came to know about the opera,. Its really not an opera but a variety of short programmes , each one enthralling . The last item on the show is unique and shows the performers changing their masks instantly. Its wonderful , no language problem and show last ninety minutes We booked out... More

We obtained tickets for the Shu feng Ya Yun Tea House opera at our hotel (Holiday Inn Express). We paid 220 RMB each and were met at the entrance of the teahouse on Qintai street and escorted into the tea house. The tea house is in a park and is like an open pavilion with a roof covering. So you... More

The Shu Feng Ya Yun was situated just along the road from our hotel (see separate review for Wenjun Mansion) and was the only building in the street that wasn't covered in scaffolding. The building is quite ornate and attractive although it probably isn't that old. We went along to one of the nightly performances convinced that we would start... More