7 Shows and Performances in Chengdu to Build a Day Around

1.Sichuan Opera Shu Feng Yan Yun Evening Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 185 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $31Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in Chengdu Culture Park watching Sichuan Opera, hand puppets, stick puppets, comic drama, and lightning-fast face-changing. Tea and snacks are included, while selected VIP options add a massage, ear cleaning, costume experience, dessert, or souvenir. Andy’s team can arrange optional hotel pickup.

“Very quick and easy. Showed the person at the front desk the message and was fine!”

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2.Chengdu Sichuan Opera Show Ticket – Shu Feng Ya Yun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

At Shu Feng Ya Yun in Chengdu, you watch a 90-minute evening program of Sichuan opera and Western Sichuan folk arts, including the famous face-changing act. Tea and snacks are included, while selected tickets add costume dressing, a back massage, ear cleaning, or a theater souvenir. The show begins at 8:00 pm and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

“Very nice way to experience the local culture. There is free tea that is served and also the opportunity to order some local desserts. Great atmosphere, strongly recommended if you visit Chengdu.”

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3.Sichuan Culture Opera Show in Chengdu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $30

Spend 90 minutes at Shufeng Yayun Teahouse watching Sichuan Opera highlights, including lightning-fast face-changing, fire-spitting, shadow puppetry, acrobatics, music, and dance. Your ticket includes jasmine tea, while selected upgrades may add snacks, massage, ear grooming, or costume photos. You arrange your own taxi to Chengdu Culture Park.

“So many different talents presented at this show, and some truly skilled veteran performers from opera singers to musicians to acrobats. The mask-changing was amazing! We paid extra for the VIP experience and I'm not sure it was quite worth how much more expensive it was, but we definitely loved getting seats right up front -- great for photos!”

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4.Sichuan Opera Show Ticket – Shu Feng Ya Yun

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $26Top rated

Visit Shu Feng Ya Yun Teahouse for a 90-minute Sichuan Opera show with face changing, fire spitting, gongs, drums, tea, and snacks. Tickets from Ayen’s Panda Travel include a choice of ear cleaning, shoulder massage, Chengdu dessert, or a panda souvenir. Choose VIP, Premium, or Standard seating, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“lo spettacolo è molto bello, soprattutto il gioco di ombre e il cambio volto. abbiamo scelto come omaggio incluso la pulizia delle orecchie e il souvenir che è una graziosa borsa con il panda. consigliato :))”

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5.Sichuan Opera Show ShufengYayun & Covered Bowl Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 14 reviews · 1h 20m · from $34

At Chengdu’s historic Shufeng Yayun theater, you’ll watch an 80-minute Sichuan opera program with face-changing, fire breathing, puppets, shadow play, music, and comic scenes. Your ticket includes gaiwan tea and sunflower seeds. Depending on your seat class, you may also choose a massage, souvenir, dessert, or try-on costume experience.

“it was really fun with great interactive segments. Sichuan opera is a traditional Chinese performance, and the actors' skills were brilliantly displayed through their rapidly changing facial expressions. Face-changing, fire breathing, and sipping tea while experiencing Chengdu life—highly recommended!”

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6.Liyuan Theater Sichuan Opera Face-Changing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

At Chengdu’s Liyuan Theater, you’ll watch a 70-minute Sichuan opera show with rapid face-changing, fire-breathing, puppet theater, shadow hand arts, spinning tops, and kung-fu tea pouring. The tea-house setting adds local character. Bring your passport, arrive early for ticket collection, and arrange booking by email or WhatsApp because the GetYourGuide QR code is not valid.

“Amazing show in an intimate venue! We were the only foreigners there. Must see in Chengdu!!”

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7.Sichuan Opera Face-Changing and Acrobatics Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32

Spend 1.5 hours at Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House, where an English or Chinese host helps you settle in for Sichuan opera, acrobatics, and the famous face-changing performance. Your ticket includes gaiwan tea, melon seeds, and one choice of massage, ear picking, dessert, or a cultural souvenir. Costume photos may also be available.

“Loved the opera. Such a fun experience - enjoyed the option to dress up as a so Juan opera performer!”

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