Beijing Theater Museum

Beijing Theater Museum

The museum is located inside the Beijing Huguang( refers to three provinces in China )Hui Guan(is a kind of venue for businessmen to meet ). Huguang Huiguan is now located at Hufang Qiao , Xuanwu District and was first built in 1807 during the Jia Qing Emperor for the purpose of functioning as the venue for the meeting and residence place for businessmen and government-hosted tests takers from Hunan and Hubei provinces. This Huiguan boasts both a very deeply ingrained historical and cultural atmosphere and a strong Beijing Opera tradition and since its founding had been a magnet to talents and geniuses. The famous Beijing Opera virtuosos like Tan Xin pei, Yushu yan, Meilan fang had all performed here , making it the most attractive and famous venue for this art. Come here and have a taste of the quintessential Beijing Opera repertoire while sitting there sipping the quintessential Chinese tea in this culturally saturated place.

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  • Features : A museum dedicated to the evolution of Beijing Opera.
  • Exhibits:Precious and rare antiques , photos and audios and reference material will give you real insights into the evolution of Beijing Opera.
  • Add : No 3 Hufang RD , Xuan wu District Beijing
  • Open Hours : 9: 00—19:30
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