Things to do in Beijing

When most people think of Beijing, they think of ancient sites, and although Beijing has some of the most incredible ancient sites on the planet, it has so much more to offer visitors. It is the No.1 tourist destination in China. It is major transportation hub and it is an important player on the world stage. It is an exciting city to explore because one never knows what is hiding around the next turn.

Peking (Beijing) Opera
One of China’s most popular forms of entertainment for 200 years, Peking Opera has recently become popular in the West due to its exciting performances, stunning costumes, and wonderful makeup. It is an exciting art form which combines singing and acting with martial arts, and gymnastics. A visit to Beijing is not complete without experiencing Peking Opera for your self. The best place to appreciate it is in the Capital Theatre. Some of the biggest stars of Peking Opera perform there and it has English subtitles to help visitors follow along.

Chinese Acrobatics:
One of the most popular art forms in China, Chinese Acrobatics has a long history which has thrilled spectators for thousands of years. Originally viewed as an art form for the masses, it quickly became popular with the upper classes and was even seen in the court of China’s emperors. It remains popular to this day and China best acrobatic troupes have toured around the world and performed for heads of state. Modern staging and lighting techniques has been incorporated into performances allowing this ancient art form to reinvent itself in the modern era.