Classic Peking Opera, Local Dinner&Old Beijing Houhai Night Tour

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Itinerary

1. Select from our Economy and Comfort Packages for an unforgettable Beijing evening—two curated options blending cultural heritage, old-city charm and local flavors, with clear tailored inclusions to match your travel needs. Economy Package Includes English-speaking guide (hotel pick-up included) and Peking Opera tickets (with complimentary tea and snacks, fixed table seating). All tour transportation (excluding initial hotel pick-up) and dinner are at your own expense. Skip dinner if preferred, and explore other downtown night attractions with your guide by mutual arrangement for a flexible experience. Comfort Package All-inclusive hassle-free experience with English-speaking guide, round-trip private car transfer (hotel pick-up & drop-off), Peking Opera tickets (complimentary tea and snacks, fixed table seating) and an authentic Beijing dinner. Savor the iconic Peking duck as the main dish, with alternative local cuisine options available if preferred.

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2. Begin with your guide’s hotel pick-up—for the Economy Package, head out to your chosen dinner spot (at own cost) or skip dinner to explore other downtown night views with your guide; for the Comfort Package, enjoy a tailored local dinner (Peking duck or alternative) at a featured restaurant, with all travel arranged via private car.

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3. Step 2: Peking Opera Show with Exclusive Pre-Show Highlight Travel to the theater for a captivating Peking Opera performance (7:30 PM start). Arrive early to watch performers’ makeup and costume preparations, and discover the art of lianpu (Peking Opera facial painting)—bold hues and intricate patterns with symbolic meanings (red for loyalty, black for integrity, white for treachery) that tell every character’s story. Your ticket includes fixed table seating for 6 guests, plus complimentary tea and light snacks to elevate your viewing experience. Hailed as China’s national treasure, Peking Opera fuses singing, recitation, acting and martial arts seamlessly. Watch classic scenes from Chinese history and folk legends come to life, with performers in elaborately embroidered, vibrant costumes delivering graceful movements, distinctive vocals and skilled martial arts sequences—an immersive showcase of China’s profound cultural heritage.

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4. After the show, explore Houhai Lake—a timeless gem of old Beijing where serene lake vistas meet winding cobblestone hutongs and traditional gray-brick courtyard houses (siheyuan). Wander the lanes, admire intricate wooden carvings and red-lacquered courtyard doors, and soak in the quiet, authentic atmosphere of old Beijing’s night. Tour Conclusion & Return Arrangements Economy Package: Your guide assists with hailing a taxi for your hotel return (fare at own expense) after the Houhai exploration. Comfort Package: Your private chauffeur awaits to escort you back to your hotel directly for a seamless, worry-free end to your tour. This tour weaves together Beijing’s national cultural heritage, local culinary classics and old-city night charm, crafting an authentic evening that captures the very spirit of the capital.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 9 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Beijing

• Its from-price is 121% above the median of the 85 skip-the-line tours we list in Beijing.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 85.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Beijing

Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.

At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.

Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

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