Tickets for Beijing Lao She Teahouse Variety Show "Four Seasons Beijing·Tea"

See the "Beijing in Four Seasons: Tea" performance at Lao She Teahouse + Savor Gaiwan Tea + Experience the Most Authentic Beijing Cultural Customs + One of the First Key Recommended Beijing Tourism Performance Projects
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【Four Seasons of Charm, An Overture of Tea Art】：The performance begins with a tea ceremony showcasing the four seasons, "Spring Tea." Dressed in traditional attire, the tea master demonstrates the delicate art of brewing spring tea amidst elegant music, filling the theater with the fragrance of tea and instantly transporting the audience to a traditional Beijing teahouse in springtime, experiencing the vitality of spring.

【Intangible Cultural Heritage, Colorful Interpretation】：As a traditional Beijing folk art, "Han Deng Da Gu" (Mouth-Holding Lantern Drum) features performers singing and dancing while holding lit lamps in their mouths, showcasing unique skills. Seasoned Beijing wrestling athletes engage in fierce competition on the platform, a clash of strength and skill, presenting the passionate spirit of old Beijing. The "Bian Lian" (Face-Changing) master instantly transforms masks, mysterious and unpredictable, integrating the essence of Sichuan Opera into the Beijing-style stage, bringing a unique surprise.

【Traditional Skills, Innovative Expression】：The shadow play, paired with modern sound effects, uses hand shadows to outline the changing seasons and tea-related scenes in the darkness. The puppet show "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai" uses exquisite puppets and vivid performances to interpret a classic love story, giving new vitality to ancient art. In the "Hu Zhuan Qian Kun" (Turning the Universe with a Kettle) performance of the long-spout teapot tea art, the tea master dances with the long-spout teapot, precisely pouring streams of water into cups, a thrilling and stunning fusion of tradition and innovation.

【Fun Magic, Joyful Crosstalk】：In the magic show "Colorful Scarf Connection," colorful scarves instantly transform in a fantastic play of light and shadow, bringing visual shock to the audience. Crosstalk actors deliver witty remarks, shaking out various punchlines related to Beijing and tea, allowing the audience to experience Beijing-style humor amidst laughter, easing the rhythm of the performance.

【Acrobatic Extravaganza, Shocking the Senses】: In "Skillful Playing with Flower Pots," the performers effortlessly dance with heavy flower pots, demonstrating amazing strength and balance skills. The difficult moves elicit gasps of admiration from the audience, pushing the atmosphere of the performance to a climax.

What to expect

*** Must-See Beijing Show + Gaiwan Tea + Immersive Four Seasons Tea Art "Spring Tea" + Puppet Show + Hand-held Lantern Drum + Shadow Play + Long-Spout Teapot Tea Art + Magic + Acrobatics "Ball Patting" "Skillfully Playing with Flower Beds" + Century-Old Beijing Wrestling + Face Changing**

  • Show Content—Four Seasons Tea Art "Spring Tea"—Puppet Show "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai"—Hand-held Lantern Drum—Shadow Play—Long-Spout Teapot Tea Art "Turning the Universe in a Pot"—Magic "Connecting Colored Scarves"—Acrobatics "Ball Patting"—Century-Old Beijing Wrestling—Crosstalk—Acrobatics "Skillfully Playing with Flower Beds"—Face Changing [The specific show program content and order are subject to the performance on the day. This introduction is for reference only.]
  • Beijing-style Variety Show "Four Seasons Beijing. Tea" combines the show content with Beijing life scenes through the changes of the four seasons. Based on the experience of tens of thousands of performances over 30 years, it is carefully created with modern technology and integrated Beijing traditional culture.
  • The performance covers traditional cultural content such as Peking Opera, Drum Music, Acrobatics, Magic, Vocal Imitation, Shadow Play, Beijing Wrestling, and Chinese Kung Fu. It has received millions of domestic and foreign audiences and was listed as the first batch of key tourism performance projects recommended by Beijing.
  • Hold a cup of fragrant tea, watch a performance, and feel a city of Beijing, leaving you with an unforgettable memory in a pleasant night.
Visit Lao She Teahouse in Beijing and discover the elegance of a bygone era. Step inside and be transported back in time by the miniature recreation of old Beijing street scenes.
Visit Lao She Teahouse in Beijing and discover the elegance of a bygone era. Step inside and be transported back in time by the miniature recreation of old Beijing street scenes.
The Handeng Dagu originated in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, initially called "Diaodeng Dagu," also known as "Xiandeng Dagu." The melody is exactly the same as the Meihua Dagu, the difference being that the performer must hold a lamp
Taking Chinese tea culture as the main theme and the seasonal changes of Beijing as the stage background, the show covers Beijing Quyi, Peking Opera excerpts, Chinese Kung Fu, Sichuan Opera face-changing, tea art performances, ethnic song and dance, magic
Jar balancing, a classic Beijing Tianqiao (street performance) stunt. Real porcelain jars and large earthenware pots become like toys in the performer's hands, as they steadily perform challenging actions such as balancing, spinning, and tossing them on t
Sichuan Opera Face-Changing: This is a performance art with a mysterious element, where actors change masks in an instant, dazzling and amazing the audience, bringing a unique visual impact.
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
It may also include traditional art forms such as Chinese comedy, ventriloquism, and comic duets. Through humorous language and lively performances, Chinese comedy performers make the audience burst into laughter.
A unique skill in Sichuan Opera performance art. Face-changing is to Sichuan Opera as fire-breathing is to Qin腔 Opera; both are signature moves and quintessential skills.
Featuring renowned artists and professional actors from the National Peking Opera Company, Beijing Peking Opera Company, Beijing Opera and Dance Drama Theater, Beijing Performing Arts Group, and other artistic troupes, the performance guarantees a high le
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
During shadow puppet performances, artists manipulate silhouette figures made of animal hide or cardboard behind a white screen, all while narrating stories to the tune of local popular melodies.
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
The story is brought to life for the audience through the interplay of light and shadow, accompanied by percussion and strings.
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
Lao She Teahouse operates with the mission to "revitalize ancient Chinese tea culture and support the art of the nation." In addition to performances, it also offers authentic Beijing snacks and Imperial Court health-preserving tea meals and other special
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
The architectural style is simple and elegant, incorporating traditional Chinese architectural elements such as flying eaves, dougong brackets, and red pillars. The facade features a plaque with the name "Lao She Teahouse" and large red lanterns, creating
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
Exquisite costumes are quietly displayed, with traditional wooden carved railings and high-hanging lanterns; every detail showcases the charm of old Beijing.
"Four Seasons Beijing: Tea" Beijing-Style Variety Show Ticket
When visiting Beijing, how can you miss Lao She Teahouse?
Stepping into Lao She Teahouse, the antique decor instantly transports you back to old Beijing, showcasing the unique charm of Beijing's four seasons.
Stepping into Lao She Teahouse, the antique decor instantly transports you back to old Beijing, showcasing the unique charm of Beijing's four seasons.
Here, you can savor authentic Beijing bowl tea and immerse yourself in the various aspects of old Beijing life amidst the fragrant tea. Whether you are a local Beijinger looking to relive childhood memories or an out-of-town tourist eager to learn about B
Here, you can savor authentic Beijing bowl tea and immerse yourself in the various aspects of old Beijing life amidst the fragrant tea. Whether you are a local Beijinger looking to relive childhood memories or an out-of-town tourist eager to learn about B
Here, you can savor authentic Beijing bowl tea and immerse yourself in the various aspects of old Beijing life amidst the fragrant tea. Whether you are a local Beijinger looking to relive childhood memories or an out-of-town tourist eager to learn about B
Here, you can savor authentic Beijing bowl tea and immerse yourself in the various aspects of old Beijing life amidst the fragrant tea. Whether you are a local Beijinger looking to relive childhood memories or an out-of-town tourist eager to learn about B
Here, you can savor authentic Beijing bowl tea and immerse yourself in the various aspects of old Beijing life amidst the fragrant tea. Whether you are a local Beijinger looking to relive childhood memories or an out-of-town tourist eager to learn about B
"Beijing Four Seasons · Tea" Third Floor West Hall Performance Hall Price and Seating Chart
"Beijing Four Seasons · Tea" Third Floor West Hall Performance Hall Price and Seating Chart
"Beijing Four Seasons · Tea" Third Floor West Hall Performance Hall Price and Seating Chart
"Beijing Four Seasons · Tea" Third Floor West Hall Performance Hall Price and Seating Chart
"Beijing Four Seasons · Tea" Third Floor West Hall Performance Hall Price and Seating Chart

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  • Please carefully review your order and the performance details page before placing your order. Once tickets are sold, they are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be rescheduled. Please handle them yourself. Thank you for your understanding.
  • This performance requires real-name ticket purchase, one ticket per order per ID (only one customer's ID information needs to be entered for one ticket per order).
  • Ticket collection method: On the day of the performance, please go to the ticket booth at the entrance of the lobby on the first floor of Lao She Teahouse and provide the reservation name to collect your ticket and enter the venue.

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