Summer Palace Tour with Peking Opera Experience

Highlights

• Explore the Summer Palace and its imperial gardens on a guided tour
• Enjoy exclusive access to the Dehe Garden Grand Opera Stage
• Watch a Peking Opera performance with elaborate costumes and makeup
• Admire the exquisite beauty of northern Chinese landscapes
• Learn about the history and cultural significance of Peking Opera

Description

Summer Palace Tour & Peking Opera Experience | An Immersive Royal Traditional Art Journey Explore the renowned imperial garden and savour the century-old charm of Peking Opera! Discover a exclusive cultural experience at the Summer Palace. Step beyond ordinary sightseeing, immerse yourself in the royal landscape, and encounter the timeless elegance of intangible cultural heritage, embracing a splendid feast blending ancient and modern artistry. As a distinguished imperial garden, the Summer Palace embodies the exquisite beauty of northern Chinese landscapes. Layered green hills adorn Wanshou Mountain, while gentle waves ripple across Kunming Lake. Exquisitely carved pavilions, winding corridors and elegant verandas stand in perfect harmony, with every brick and tile exuding the grandeur of royal heritage. Different from routine garden visits, this tour features exclusive access to the Dehe Garden Grand Opera Stage, recreating the magnificent royal opera appreciation scene of the Qing Dynasty. The Grand Opera Stage of Dehe Garden, an imperial top-tier opera venue of the late Qing Dynasty, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and majestic architecture, perfectly preserved through centuries. In ancient times, emperors and imperial concubines enjoyed operas here, while prestigious opera masters delivered wonderful performances, witnessing the prosperity and inheritance of Peking Opera. Today, the ancient melody revives. You may sit quietly on the ancient stage and indulge in the exclusive elegant pastime of ancient royals. The tender sound of Peking fiddle opens the show, followed by vigorous drum beats. Actors of all roles in Peking Opera appear with elaborate facial makeup and gorgeous costumes. Graceful water sleeves flutter in the air, accompanied by authentic and melodious singing. Classic excerpts of national quintessence are performed in turn. Every gesture and movement inherits ingenuous craftsmanship, and every expression embodies the essence of opera art. Breeze drifts through the garden corridors, and elegant opera tunes linger around the carved beams, blending the stunning landscape with traditional opera perfectly, leaving you immersed in both the scenery and the classic art. Landscapes nourish the mind, and traditional opera enriches cultural heritage. On this journey, you can not only admire the unparalleled scenery and feel the grand elegance of the royal garden, but also get up close to the charm of national quintessence and perceive the profound cultural connotations behind Peking Opera. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a poetic journey of landscapes and opera at the Summer Palace. Admire the picturesque scenery and listen to the time-honored Peking Opera tunes, and capture the unique classical romance and profound cultural heritage of Beijing in the integration of scenery and ancient charm.

Includes

Summer Palace Tour & Peking Opera Experience

Excludes

Food and drinks Personal expenses Transportation

Important Information

• The tour involves walking through the Summer Palace gardens. The Peking Opera performance is held at the Dehe Garden Grand Opera Stage. The experience combines sightseeing with cultural immersion.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund