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The Beijing Kung Fu Show

The Legend of Kung Fu follows the story of a young boy found wandering outside an ancient temple. Like every boy in China, he dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master. On the road to enlightenment the young monk encounters many difficulties and temptations.

The show has English subtitles shown above the stage to keep you informed of the story line. The actors do not speak, the show is all Kung Fu, dance and acrobatics. It is the fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular.

The best Kung Fu practitioners from all over China have been found for this production and it shows on the stage. Their average age is just 17 years old! Additionally the costumes, set design and special effects are up to international standards, created by some of the best stage directors and designers in China.

The Legend of Kung Fu is produced by China’s leading performance art production company, China Heaven Creation International Performing Arts.

Our Service: Pay cash in advance to reserve the best seats or you meet our staff at the Red Theatre ticket office 30 minutes before the show to pay cash and receive your tickets.

Show Time: Every evening at 7:30pm (the show lasts 1 hour, 20 minutes)

Venue: The Red Theatre

Address and Map:

The Red Theater, 44 Xing Fu Da Jie, Chongwen District
红剧场 (北京崇文区工人文化宫), 幸福大街44号

List prices before discount:

RMB 180: Green Zone
RMB 280: Purple Zone
RMB 380: Yellow Zone
RMB 680: Red Zone

Red Theater Kung Fu Show Discounted Ticket Price

2 RMB130 RMB190 RMB270 RMB540
3-4 RMB110 RMB180 RMB260 RMB500
5-9 RMB100 RMB170 RMB250 RMB480
10+ RMB90 RMB160 RMB240 RMB460

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Discount Acrobats Show Tickets – Chao Yang Theater

The Chao Yang Theater is the best place in Beijing to see the extraordinary feats of Chinese acrobats. The highly skilled and highly trained acrobats here will astound you as they leap through hoops, twirl through the air suspended on ribbons of silk, spin plates and cups on rods suspended from their foreheads, and perform other amazing tests of physical skill.

Our Service: We can book the best seats for you, you can meet our staff at the Chao Yang Theater ticket office 30 minutes before the show to receive your tickets and be shown to your seats. Contact us via email or the telephone number listed above.

Times & Dates

The Chinese Acrobatics show begins at 7:15pm and ends at 8:30pm, nightly.

Venue

The Chao Yang Theater

Address and Map

No. 36 East Third Ring Road North
Chaoyang District

Age Recommendations/Requirements Ages Admitted

All Ages

Ages that would most enjoy this attraction

All Ages

Groups that would most enjoy this attraction

Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Discounted Ticket Prices

2 people: RMB155 RMB255 RMB355 RMB555
3-4 People: RMB145 RMB245 RMB345 RMB545
5-9 People: RMB135 RMB235 RMB335 RMB535
10 People: RMB125 RMB225 RMB325 RMB525

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