One block east of People’s Square, this is the main opera theatre in town. The theatre presents a popular program of Beijing, Kun and Yue (Shaoxing) opera. A Beijing opera highlights show is performed several times a week at 1.30pm and 7.15pm; pick up a brochure at the ticket office.
Yifu Theatre
The Bund & People's Square
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