Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House
Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House (蜀风雅韵川剧院) is located at 132 Qintai Road (琴台路132号), Qingyang District (青羊区), Chengdu, Sichuan Province, at the entrance of the Cultural Park (文化公园). It is a cultural venue focused on Sichuan opera (川剧) performances and intangible cultural heritage experiences. In 2024, it was included in the “Top 100 Family-Friendly Attractions in Asia” (亚洲100亲子景点).
The opera house is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM (09:00-21:30), offering regular performances of traditional Sichuan opera acts such as face-changing (川剧变脸), fire-spitting (吐火), and rolling lanterns (滚灯), as well as unique VIP seat experiences. As of 2024, the venue holds a 4.7 rating (based on 6896 reviews), with feedback highlighting its superb performance skills and immersive experience of the charm of Sichuan opera.
Honors and Recognition
September 2023: Selected as one of the 40 Top National Tourism Performance Projects, representing Sichuan Province.
2024: Awarded the title of “Top 100 Family-Friendly Attractions in Asia” (亚洲100亲子景点).
Performance Information
Overview
The building of Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House (蜀风雅韵川剧院) is located in the Qingyang Palace Ancient Building Complex (青羊宫古建筑群), adjacent to the famous Qingyang Palace (青羊宫), Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂), and Wuhou Shrine (武侯祠). The building’s style exudes the charm of ancient West Sichuan (西蜀), having been a venue for Sichuan opera actors for years, hosting both famous actors and folk performances.
The performance art of Shufeng Yayun is rich in traditional elements and offers a complete range of Sichuan opera acts, from face-changing, fire-spitting, and costume changing, to rolling lanterns and shadow puppetry. The venue showcases the core performances such as Sichuan face-changing, fire-spitting, wooden puppet shows, and water-sleeve dances, bringing together a unique collection of traditional cultural expressions.
Performances
The performances incorporate Sichuan opera‘s five main singing styles, which are: Kunqiang, Gaoqiang, Huqin, Tanxi, and Dengdiao. Major performance elements include:
Face-Changing (变脸): Featuring techniques like “pulling face” (扯线变脸) and “reverse face” (回脸).
Rolling Lantern (滚灯): A traditional clown act combined with acrobatic elements.
Wooden Puppet Show (杖头木偶): A heritage performance with the manipulation of string puppets.
Water-Sleeve Dance (水袖舞): A stunning act involving 3-meter-long water sleeves.
Additionally, the venue also incorporates modern digital stage technology to enhance the visual experience while preserving the authenticity of the traditional performance.
Awards and Accolades
2010: Listed as a National Cultural Tourism Key Project .
2019: Won the “Best Cultural Travel Performance Brand” by the Consumption Daily .
2023: Listed in the 40 Best National Tourism Performance Projects by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China .
Location
Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House (蜀风雅韵川剧院) is located at 132 Qintai Road (琴台路132号), Qingyang District (青羊区), Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The venue is conveniently located in the Cultural Park (文化公园), next to famous landmarks such as Qingyang Palace (青羊宫) and Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂). Visitors can enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Chengdu while experiencing the vibrant performances of Sichuan opera.
Show Schedule and Ticket Information
Opening Hours
Open: 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM (09:00—21:30) daily.
Performance Duration
Each performance lasts approximately 1 hour and includes 9 exciting acts such as:
Opening Drum Performance: The drum performance marks the beginning of the show.
Opera Performance: The Yang Family Female Generals (杨门女将之太君点兵挂帅) tells the gripping tale of the Yang family’s women warriors.
Erhu Performance: A melancholic piece from “Dream of the Red Chamber” (红楼梦).
Galloping Horses: A lively melody reminiscent of a prairie song.
Puppet Show: Traditional puppet art presented through intricate wooden puppetry.
Sichuan Opera Performance: Featuring Kunqiang, Gaoqiang, and Huqin, singing Lu You’s (陆游) poetry.
Hand Shadow Play: Delicate hand shadow displays of nature and animals.
Night Serenade: A serene piece played on the Erhu (二胡).
Rolling Lantern Show: A humorous skit about wife and husband dynamics.
Face-Changing & Fire-Spitting: The grand finale with face-changing and fire-spitting.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available for different seating categories: VIP, A, B, and C.
VIP tickets provide the best seats, while B and C tickets offer the best value with seats that provide an immersive experience.
Tickets can be purchased at the Cultural Park, directly across from the venue.
Location for Tickets and Shows
Ticket Pickup: Available at the building across Qintai Road (琴台路), marked with the name Shufeng Yayun (蜀风雅韵).
Show Location: Cultural Park (文化公园), near the back entrance.
Accessibility and Facilities
Parking: Underground parking (地下停车场) is available nearby.
Accessible Facilities: The venue provides accessible entrances and a mother-baby rest area .
Public Transport: Convenient shuttle services are available, with one shuttle every hour.
Cultural Influence and Impact
As a living heritage site for Sichuan opera, Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera House (蜀风雅韵川剧院) is recognized for its vibrant performances of face-changing, rolling lanterns, and other traditional arts. The venue also serves as a cultural exchange platform, welcoming visitors from outside Sichuan. Recent visitor data from 2024 shows:
45% of the audience comes from outside of Sichuan Province.
32% of visitors are young audiences.
The venue receives over 200 foreign visitors daily.
It also offers a cultural corridor that showcases Sichuan opera costumes, musical instruments, and face-painting artistry, with an interactive experience area where visitors can try on costumes and learn basic performance poses.
Additional Information
Traffic: The venue is located in the Qintai Road (琴台路) area, with convenient parking and public transport access. The venue is also within walking distance of other cultural landmarks, such as Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂) and Qingyang Palace (青羊宫).
