Chongqing: Sichuan face-changing Cultural Heritage Show

Discover the magic of Sichuan opera at Intangible Cultural Heritage Show in Chongqing. Enjoy face-changing, fire-spitting, and hand shadow play in a traditional teahouse setting.
Yuchao Fang is a popular intangible cultural heritage performance venue located in Shibati Traditional Style District in Chongqing. It blends Sichuan opera acrobatics with traditional Bashu arts and has become a favorite among visitors.
Including: Sichuan opera face changing and “Bashu” fire‑spitting
Erhu solo performance
Silk ribbon dance
Hand shadow play
Pi Jin Gun Deng clown acrobatics
Classic opera scenes such as Rén Jiān Hǎo (“Beautiful World”) and The Female Generals of the Yang Family

Yu Zhou Story is an immersive traditional intangible cultural heritage themed play produced by the Chongqing Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Base. Performed in Chongqing dialect, it integrates Sichuan opera, shadow puppetry, puppet shows, hand shadows, and acrobatics to vividly portray the daily life and collective memory of “Old Chongqing.”
Featured Highlights
Face changing and fire‑spitting: Get up close as performers change masks in an instant and perform thrilling fire‑spitting acrobatics.
Shadow puppetry and puppet shows: Enjoy classics such as Roaming the Mountain City (shadow puppetry) and The Butterfly Lovers (puppet show)—perfect for cultural lovers and families.
Hand shadow play: Shows like Animal Sounds use hands and light to create playful, interactive scenes, ideal for children and parents-style viewing.
Music and dance: Erhu music paired with long silk ribbon dance create a rich audio‑visual feast infused with traditional Chinese style.

Watch the show while sipping tea for an authentic old‑style Chongqing teahouse vibe.
After the performance, guests may enjoy free photo opportunities with the performers, blending modern “guochao” (national style) fashion with classic intangible cultural heritage.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.