2025Kunqu Opera Performances in Suzhou|trip.com

Suzhou Kunqu performances integrate singing, reciting, acting, fighting and other art forms, presenting a series of vivid performances to the audience with its elegant words, melodious singing, delicate performance and exquisite costumes. This ancient art form, revered as the "ancestor of all operas," radiates timeless vitality here.

Pingtan Boat Ride: Glide along canals under arched bridges in gently rocking Wupeng boats. The soft Suzhou dialect of Pingtan storytelling, accompanied by pipa melodies, flows over shimmering waters. Through narration and music, the tapestry of Jiangnan life unfolds.

Teahouse Art Show: In elegant traditional teahouses, savor classic Kunqu excerpts amid the fragrance of freshly brewed tea. With flowing water sleeves and haunting flute melodies, each subtle gesture by the performers embodies profound cultural heritage, immersing audiences in traditional Chinese aesthetics.