Sichuan Opera Yue Lai Tea House [Under Renovation]

永兴巷(王府井后边), Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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Sichuan Opera Yue Lai Tea House 川剧/悦来茶园

[name will change to “戏窝子” or “成都川剧艺术中心]

One of the most standard tourist attractions in Chengdu is Sichuanese opera or “chuanju.” It’s fire-breathing, face-changing theater of photogenic spectacle actively promoted by tourism agencies and hostels alike. But few actual Chengdu residents regularly, if ever, get out to such performances for a number of reasons. Price tends to be a major factor, with big shows regularly running RMB150 or more per performance.

However, at Yue Lai Teahouse, one of Chengdu’s best bargain attractions, you can catch a lively rendition of the Sichuanese classical art form for a fraction of the price.

Address: Yongxing Ln. (Behind Wangfujing Shopping Center)

永兴巷(王府井后边)

Time: 8am – 7pm, 8am – 2am(Sat.)

Tel.: 86119913, 84441048