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Peking Opera combines opera. dancing, music, art and literature together, showing the audience a complete picture of the folk arts of China. If you are interested in the mystery of oriental culture enjoying the traditional folk opera is a must for you. Where to enjoy Peking Opera? Here list some best.Peking Opera theatres.
Liyuan Theatre
As one of the best Peking Opera theatres, Liyuan Theatre is the most famous theatre for enjoying the opera. Located in Jianguo Hotel, Qianmen, the theatre puts on performances at 7: 30 pm-8: 50 pm every day except for the Chinese New Year's Eve(according to the professional tradition). In LiyuanTheatre, you can sit around a baxianzhuo (an old-fashioned square table for eight people) and drink Chinese tea. If you are interested, you can go into the dressing room to see how the actors are made up in various facial painting, something not allowed in other theatre.
Chang an Grand Theatre
Chang'an Grand Theatre in the list of the best Peking Opera theatres is a good choice for enjoying genuine performances. The theatre was built in 1937 in Xidan Business Street and since then, it has a been a gathering place for fans. In 1996, new Chang'an Grand Theatre was rebuilt on Dong Chang'an Avenue and seated 800. It is a perfect combination of classical and modern architecture. You will enjoy the elegant rosewood tables, comfortable soft seats and luxury VIP seats.
Mei Lanfang Theatre
As one of the best Peking Opera theatres, this theatre is named after the outstanding opera master—Mei Lanfang. The whole building has mixed the traditional opera theatre with the modern construction style perfectly, having a seating capacity of 980 audiences. The audience seats are distributed on four floors so that everyone could have a good view of the performance.
1. If you want to go backstage to get a closer look, you can go to ______.
A. Liyuan Theatre B. Chang'an Grand Theatre
C. Mei Lanfang Theatre D. all above
2. If you want to enjoy both genuine performances and Chinese tea, the best choice may be_____.
A. Liyuan Theatre B. Chang'an Grand Theatre
C. Mei Lanfang Theatre D. all above
3. If you want to be at some place with both traditional and modern elements, you can go to_____.
①Liyuan Theatre ②Chang'an Grand Theatre ③Mei Lanfang Theatre
A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①③ D. ①②③
4. If you want to have a good sight during the performance no matter where you seat, you can go to____.
A. Liyuan Theatre B. Chang'an Grand Theatre
C. Mei Lanfang Theatre D. none of the aboy
