Top 4 Places to See Acrobatic Shows in Beijing

Chinese acrobatic show is one of the traditional performing arts with a long history and envolves jujutsu, oral stunts, marticial arts, etc. In recent years, Chinese acrobatic show Beijing have been highly praised by Chinese and foreign tourists. The following will list top 5 places to see the best acrobatic shows in Beijing.
 

1. ChaoYang Theatre

Chaoyang Theatre Beijing is located at CBD in Chaoyang district of Beijing. The amazing show “Millennium Drum” is on stage. Performed by famous Shanxi Jiang Zhou Drum Troupe, the show gives Chinese classical tracks like the Female Warriors of Yang Family, the Fights between the Bull and the Tiger, the Mice gets Married, the Boatman of the Yellow River, Roll Call of Soldiers by the King of Qin, etc.

Address: No. 36, East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District
Performance Time: 20:45 – 21:45
Ticket Fare: CNY 280/ 380/ 480/ 680/ 880
How to Get there:
1. Take subway line 6 or line 13 to Hujialou Station, exit from C1 and you will see Chaoyang Theatre.
2. Take bus line 75, 126, 140, 412 to Hujialou North Street Community, walk westward to the crossroad and turn left, walk for about 50 meters, you will see the theater on your left.
 

2. Dongtu Theatre

Acrobatic Shows in Beijing

Address: 1st Floor, Dongcheng District Library, No. 85 East Street, Dongcheng District
Performance Time: 17:30 - 18:30
Ticket Fare: CNY 180/ 280/ 380/ 580
How to Get there:
1. Take subway line 5 to Beixinqiao Station, exit from A, and walk around 200 meters (220 yards) to the west.
2. Take bus line 107, 204, 612, 635 and get off at Beixinqiao West Stop.
 

3. Red Theatre - “Heroes of Shu” Acrobatics Show

Performed by the excellent Sichuan Acrobatic Troupe, the performance gives acrobatic tricks like face-changing of Sichuan Opera, Giant Wheel of Death, Jiu-Jitsu, Top Bowl, Motorbike Globe, tightrope walking, juggling, Diabolo Play, Drum Play, High Chairs, trick-cycling by girls, hoops jumping and skipping, plate spinning and so on.

Address: No. 44, Xingfu Street, Dongcheng District
Performance Time: 16:20-17:20 every day
Ticket Fare: CNY180 / 200/ 280/ 380/ 480/ 680/ 880
How to Get there:

1.Take Subway Line 5 to Temple of Heaven East Gate, take Exit B and walk eastward ward and turn left at the T-junction, then walk for about 200 meters (219 yards), the theater is on your right.
2. Take Bus Line 6, 34, 35, 36, 41, 54, 60, 72, 116, 957, 958 to Beijing Stadium. Walk eastwards for about 100 meters (109 yards) and turn left, then walk for about 100 meters, the theater is on your right.
 

4. Jinsha Theatre

The acrobatics show were suspended due to the renovation of the theater. The opening time is uncertain now. It provides acrobatic shows like hoops jumping and skipping, the silk rope hanging, jujitsu, Chinese yo-yo, opera face change, Chinese Kungfu, and the breaking wheel.

Address: No. 7 Hufangqiao Road, Xicheng District
Performance Time: 15:50 - 16:50, 17:30 -18:30
Ticket Fare: CNY 280/ 380/ 680/ 880
How to Get there:
1. Take subway line 7 to Hufangqiao Station, and exit from D.
2. Take bus line 14, 15, 34, 66, 7, 23, 105, 102 or 70 to Huqiaofang South Stop.

- Last updated on Aug. 29, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Top 4 Places to See Acrobatic Shows in Beijing
Asked by Kayty from UK | Oct. 11, 2023 06:47Reply
Chaoyang Theatre Acrobatics show
Is the Chaoyang Theatre Acrobatics show still open?
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Answered by Mark | Oct. 11, 2023 20:50
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Yes, it is still open!
Answered by Katy | Oct. 13, 2023 22:26
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Thanks Mark! How do I buy tickets?
Answered by Andrew | Oct. 15, 2023 18:26
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Generally, it can only be booked on its Chinese website and it is more convenient for foreigners to buy at the spot.
Answered by Katy | Oct. 17, 2023 06:48
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Thanks Andrew! Can you share the Chinese website? When I’ve searched online it says the show has been moved to the red theatre. Is that correct?
Answered by Andrew | Oct. 17, 2023 17:57
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Yes, it has moved since May. The website: beijinghuanyingnin.net/index.html
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