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[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play
[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play
[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play
[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play
[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play

[Beijing] "Brilliant China" and "Legend of Chinese Music" - Traditional Chinese Music and Acrobatics Stage Play


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[Thrilling and Amazing] A rapidly rotating "ground ring" and a layered "chair ceiling"—acrobatics push the limits of physics with their masterful skills, delivering a breathtaking and awe-inspiring experience.

【A Splendid Chapter of Costumes】 Over a hundred custom-made theatrical costumes make a grand appearance, ranging from the deep robes of the Qin and Han dynasties to the brocade of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The costumes are like paintings, and the hairpins and ornaments are like poems, showcasing the magnificent splendor of Chinese clothing.

[Inheritance and Innovation] The traditional acrobatic skill of "diabolo" is integrated with the rhythm of street dance, and "plate spinning" is combined with modern light and shadow installations. Ancient skills collide with trendy new styles, showing you the enduring legend of Chinese culture.

【Poetic and Ethereal】 On stage, aerial silk performers dance in the air like flying ribbons, while contortionists bloom gracefully like ink paintings, showcasing the unique, freehand beauty of Eastern aesthetics.

[Audiovisual Symphony] A live folk music ensemble engages in a crossover dialogue with electronic music, where the melodious sounds of the pipa and guzheng intertwine with stunning sound effects and light, creating an auditory illusion that transcends time.


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Attraction Tickets

Ticket typeE-ticket (direct entry)
Exhibit typeTraditional culture exhibits

Product Info

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"Elegant Chinese Style" Opening Show

Integrating Sichuan regional culture with a light show, the collective performance by five women showcases skills such as body folding, reverse arching with flowers, unsupported backbends, multi-layered pyramid shapes, and crawling through narrow frames; balance errors are controlled to an extremely small range, and the collective poses require millisecond-level synchronization from all members.

"Dragon Horse Gathering Wind" Area

The performance primarily features a large ensemble cast, combining explosive power with precise control. Multiple layers of 1-meter diameter hoops are stacked on the ground, with male actors performing challenging combinations such as high-speed running runs through the hoops, 360° aerial spins, multiple-person crisscrossing through the hoops, handstands through the hoops, and consecutive jumps through multiple hoops; all without touching the hoops.

The Hero's High Chair

This solo high-altitude performance combines thrills and awe with spiritual symbolism. The performer stacks wooden chairs by hand to a height of 8.5–10 meters (approximately three stories), and from the top, performs a series of challenging feats including a one-handed handstand, a headstand, a 180° back extension, and a one-handed brick-breaking maneuver.

"Moonlight over the Riverbank" Disc Rotation

The performance is primarily by a female ensemble, combining graceful and lyrical movements with precise control. Each performer holds a 1-meter-thin bamboo pole in each hand, balancing a porcelain plate (approximately 20cm in diameter) on both sides. They execute challenging combinations such as simultaneously spinning 5-8 plates with both hands, catching plates in a 360° rotation, spinning plates while bending over, spinning plates while upside down on their heads, and spinning multi-layered plates on their shoulders.

Shining Brightly - Balancing Bowls

The three female performers broke away from the traditional mixed-gender performance format, with the all-female lineup completing a full set of highly difficult skills. They seamlessly executed advanced combinations such as handstand horizontal balancing, headstand with one hand, dry water scramble with one hand, double roll balancing, head-and-neck balancing, single-leg spinning bowl balancing, and high-altitude bowl toss and catches.

Harvest Straw Hat

Incorporating imagery of Sichuan's pastoral landscapes and golden waves of rice, the male actors had to work together to complete challenging combinations such as catching hats with their heads slung over their backs, catching hats in three sections upside down, catching hats while leaning against a platform or wall, catching hats while tossing them around their heads, catching multiple hats with one hand while spinning, catching hats in mid-air with crossed hats, catching hats while rotating 360°, and catching hats while kneeling or in mid-air.

"Cloud Dress" Shoulder Ballet

The women's group used 28-inch traditional weighted bicycles as the core prop, without any balancing aids. Each bicycle carried five people, forming a four-tiered human tower (one person rode at the bottom, and four people sat on the shoulders, heads, and hands of the upper tiers). The bicycle remained stable throughout the entire process, without any swaying, and the formations changed instantly from matrix to circular to wave-like. The front row of riders threw and caught props, while the rear row accurately caught them, creating a dynamic visual flow.

"Flying Shadow" driving skills

The women's group used 28-inch traditional weighted bicycles as the core prop, without any balancing aids. Each bicycle carried five people, forming a four-tiered human tower (one person rode at the bottom, and four people sat on the shoulders, heads, and hands of the upper tiers). The bicycle remained stable throughout the entire process, without any swaying, and the formations changed instantly from matrix to circular to wave-like. The front row of riders threw and caught props, while the rear row accurately caught them, creating a dynamic visual flow.

Dangerous Stunts

The 5-6 person elite motocross group performs a full set of high-difficulty stunts inside a 6-meter diameter spherical steel cage. Without any balancing aids, the motorcycles travel at 60 km/h, performing 360° rotations, 90° jumps, crisscrossing maneuvers, and parallel riding close to the cage walls. The minimum distance between the two motorcycles is less than half a meter, with zero-collision connection.

Purchase Notice

This performance is for adults only; children 1.2 meters and under are not permitted entry.

Performance duration: Approximately 60 minutes

How to Use

On the day of the performance, you can pick up your tickets directly at the theater box office using the name and phone number you used when making the reservation.

How to Use Your Voucher

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Experience Location

Location Name: Beijing Chaoyang Theater

Address: No. 36, North Third Ring Road

How to Get There
Driving directions: Search "Beijing Chaoyang Theater" on your navigation app. Public transport: Take bus routes 140, 687, 671, 113, 650, Special Line 114, or 405 and get off at Hujialou Station. Subway: Take Line 6 or 10 to Hujialou Station, Exit C, and walk 100 meters. Parking information: If driving, navigate to Jingguangqiao Parking Lot (under the bridge opposite the main entrance of Chaoyang Theater; enter from the north entrance).

FAQ

1. Is "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" considered an opera or a musical in the traditional sense?

"Splendid China and Rhyme of China" is best described as a "musical acrobatics stage play" rather than a traditional opera or musical. While it incorporates musical elements with a live folk orchestra and electronic music, and features theatrical storytelling, its core identity lies in the intricate blend of Chinese acrobatics, dance, and immersive visual arts. It's not driven by a continuous operatic vocal narrative or the typical song-and-dance structure of Western musicals, but by the spectacular display of acrobatic skill and cultural artistry.

2. What are the core musical and performance elements that define "Splendid China and Rhyme of China"?

The defining elements of "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" include a live folk orchestra blending with electronic music, creating an immersive auditory experience. Visually, it features spectacular acrobatics like high-speed ground circles and multi-layered chair stacks, along with poetic aerial silks and flexible contortion. The performance is further enriched by hundreds of elaborate traditional Chinese costumes and modern light installations that enhance the innovative fusion of ancient arts with contemporary styles.

3. What kind of thrilling acrobatic performances can be expected in "Splendid China and Rhyme of China"?

Audiences can anticipate a range of thrilling and breathtaking acrobatic feats in "Splendid China and Rhyme of China." Key highlights include the high-speed rotating "ground circle" and gravity-defying, multi-layered "chair stacking." Performers also integrate traditional Chinese acrobatics like "diabolo" with modern street dance rhythms, and "spinning plates" are combined with contemporary light installations, showcasing a captivating blend of danger, skill, and innovation.

4. What makes the costumes in "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" a highlight of the performance?

The costumes in "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" are a major highlight, featuring over a hundred custom-designed theatrical outfits. These meticulously crafted garments showcase the rich tapestry of Chinese clothing history, ranging from the deep robes of the Qin and Han dynasties to the intricate cloud brocades of the Ming and Qing periods. Each costume is a work of art, enhancing the visual splendor and cultural depth of the stage play.

5. How does "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" blend traditional Chinese performing arts with modern elements?

"Splendid China and Rhyme of China" masterfully blends tradition with innovation by reinterpreting classic Chinese arts. For instance, the traditional "diabolo" acrobatics are energized with street dance rhythms, while "spinning plates" are performed with modern light installations. This fusion extends to the music, where a live folk orchestra engages in a cross-genre dialogue with electronic music, creating a contemporary yet deeply rooted Chinese artistic experience.

6. What kind of musical and visual experience does the "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" stage play offer?

The "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" stage play offers an immersive audiovisual symphony. The musical landscape features a live folk orchestra interacting with electronic music, blending the ancient sounds of pipa and guzheng with modern sound and light effects to create a transcendent auditory journey. Visually, audiences are treated to poetic and ethereal performances, such as aerial silk artists gracefully dancing mid-air like flying ribbons, and contortionists blossoming like ink-wash paintings, embodying the unique aesthetic of oriental charm.

7. How long is the "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" stage play and what is the overall immersive experience like?

The "Splendid China and Rhyme of China" stage play is approximately one hour long. It offers an immersive experience designed to captivate the audience through a grand spectacle of Chinese-style musical acrobatics. The combination of thrilling feats, exquisite traditional costumes, innovative artistic fusions, poetic performances, and a rich audiovisual symphony ensures a deeply engaging and memorable journey into Chinese culture and artistry.

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