The Sichuan Opera performance known as ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ in Chengdu is a dazzling pearl in the treasury of Chinese opera. It is a beloved folk art among the people of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and other southwestern provinces.
In terms of vocal styles, Sichuan Opera is composed of four major vocal styles: Gaoqiang, Kunqiang, Huqin, and Rouqiang, along with a local folk lantern play. Except for the lantern play, these styles were introduced into Sichuan by troupes from other provinces from the late Ming Dynasty to the middle of the Qing Dynasty.
‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ is a gathering place for numerous famous Sichuan Opera performers and has recently reunited local stars to present a ‘Classic Opera, Folk Art Performance’ every evening. Established in 1998, ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ is based in the land of abundance, facing both domestic and international audiences, showcasing authentic Shu folk art and classic opera in a large multifunctional venue that integrates traditional Chinese art performances, folk specialty performances, and opera and drama supplies.
The ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ Sichuan specialty performance integrates the essence of Bashu quyi, covering the culture of the Three Kingdoms and Bashu folk: Sichuan Opera, face-changing, fire-spitting, puppetry, tea art, and rolling lanterns, making it a unique aspect of Shu culture.
‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ is located within the ancient architectural complex of Qingyang Palace in Qintai Old Path, Chengdu, China, adjacent to the famous Qingyang Palace, with the thatched cottage of Du Fu and the Wu Hou Temple in the distance. The architecture of ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ is simple and ancient, embodying the simple and leisurely spirit of ancient Shu, and has been a century-old garden of ups and downs. It has long been a meeting place for famous Sichuan Opera performers and is currently a deeply rooted folk garden in Sichuan.
The gongs, drums, and stringed instruments of ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ display elegance without a single word, with the essence of tunes coming together in a moment, and all roles such as Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, and Chou appearing, along with Kun, Gao, Hu, Tan, and opera.
Here, you can experience authentic Sichuan Opera skills—face-changing, fire-spitting, and quick costume changes, as well as the famous rolling lanterns and shadow plays of the prosperous Chinese era, and the exquisite craftsmanship of the杖头 puppetry. The drum music resonates and lingers, with traditional melodies echoing around the beams.
Experience a thousand years of Western Shu culture in one night—’Shu Feng Ya Yun’ welcomes you. ‘Shu Feng Ya Yun’ was once a meeting place for famous Sichuan Opera performers and has recently reunited local stars to present a ‘Classic Opera, Folk Art Performance’ every evening. It has not only gained fame but also been reported by media at home and abroad. In the blink of an eye, it has restored the elegance of the garden and the lingering traditional melodies.
The civilization of Western Shu is passed down from generation to generation, with unique advantages. Face-changing, fire-spitting, and rolling lanterns are famous in China, and the craftsmanship of the杖头 puppetry is exquisite and skillful; the clear sound of the daughters is meticulous and indescribable. Listening to the ancient zither, one cannot help but dream back to the Three Kingdoms period.
Hearing the sound of the erhu, the clouds have changed like a floating dog. The shadow puppetry that has been out of sight for many years has returned to the folks; the drums and music resound, full of passion and boundless joy. Shu Feng Ya Yun has lofty aspirations. It aims to revive the Ba-Shu folk art forms among the people, making the drifting folk art culture regain its glory in teahouses and bringing back the famous performers with unique skills to the folks.
Today, Shu Feng Ya Yun has become a folk culture guild hall where famous performers gather and a place for opera fans and enthusiasts to stay when they come to Chengdu.
Opening hours: It is open from 14:00 to 21:30 throughout the year. During the peak performance season, the show times will be temporarily increased and adjusted. Please refer to the show times notified by the scenic area.
Preferential policies: Children: Children under 1.3 meters (excluding 1.3 meters) are free of charge (no separate seats are provided); free children must be accompanied by a ticket-buying adult. Each adult can only bring one free child. Free note: The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the information disclosed by the scenic area on the day.
Service facilities:
Parking lot: [Shu Feng Ya Yun Parking Lot] Reference price: ¥10 per time; Address: Shu Feng Ya Yun Folk Teahouse, inside Qintai Ancient Path Cultural Park, Qintai Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province; Number of parking spaces: 30
Toilet: There are toilets in the scenic area, located in the theater, with prominent signs.
