About the Show
Bian Lian (face-changing) is one of China's most closely guarded performance secrets. Performers change their painted silk masks in the blink of an eye — a flick of the fan, a turn of the head, and an entirely new face appears. The method is a state-protected secret.
The Shufeng Yayun Teahouse in a restored Qing Dynasty courtyard offers an intimate setting — no seat is more than 10 meters from the stage. Your ticket includes unlimited tea and traditional snacks. Beyond face-changing: fire-spitting, shadow puppetry, hand-shadow art, erhu solos, and comedic Sichuan skits.
Show Highlights
- World-famous Bian Lian face-changing — 10+ masks in seconds
- Fire-spitting (Tu Huo) — jaw-dropping Sichuan opera specialty
- Shadow puppetry and hand-shadow art demonstrations
- Traditional Sichuan teahouse — Qing Dynasty courtyard
- Unlimited tea and snacks included in all ticket tiers
- English introduction — no language barrier
- VIP front-table: closest to the stage with premium tea
- Post-show meet & greet with performers (VIP only)
Ticket Pricing
Prices are indicative. Contact us for exact quotes & availability.
Venue & Location
Shufeng Yayun Teahouse
132 Qintai Road, Chengdu
Show Times
Nightly at 8:00 PM
Duration: 90 minutes
Tea & snacks included
Price Range
From $25/person
"I still cannot figure out how they change the masks. We were 3 meters from the stage, watching intensely, and still couldn't see how it's done. A truly unique Chengdu experience."
— Alex W., TripAdvisor Review"The teahouse setting makes this so much more intimate than a big theatre. Sipping jasmine tea while a master changes masks right in front of you — this is the Chengdu I came to experience."
— Nina S., Google ReviewReady to Experience Sichuan Opera & Face Changing?
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