Places in Suzhou where you can enjoy Kun Opera and listen to Pingtan~

“The orioles are singing in my dreams, and chaos reigns throughout the years. People build small courtyards and deep courtyards.” Both Kunqu Opera and Pingtan originated in Suzhou and flourished in Suzhou. One is a world-class "human oral and intangible" "Heritage Masterpiece" is one of the first batch to be selected into the national intangible cultural heritage list. Since it is in Suzhou, how can we not appreciate it? Listen to Wu Nong's soft words and taste the Soviet-style life, which is comfortable.

Kun Opera

● Kun Opera Museum

Every Sunday at 14:00, Kun Opera excerpts will be performed as scheduled on the beautiful ancient stage of the Kun Opera Museum. If you can meet famous people, it is definitely worth coming. Ticket price is 20-30 yuan/person.

Address: No. 14, Zhongzhangjia Lane, Gusu District

● Shantang Kun Opera Hall

Shantang Kun Opera Hall is the only venue that performs traditional Kun Opera excerpts around the clock , the layout of the museum restores the overall appearance of the Ming and Qing style family classes, and can accommodate more than 100 spectators. There is an antique stage in the hall on the first floor, and private rooms on the second floor. The lighting here is beautiful, and projection screens will be put down between different sections to explain the history of Kunqu Opera. Business hours are 14:00-16:00 and 19:30-22:00.

Address: No. 45, Xiatang, Tonggui Bridge, Shantang Street, Gusu District

● Fuxi Tea House

There is a man who loves Kun Opera here every afternoon. In the evening, a fun Kunqu opera performance will be presented to everyone. If you are new to Suzhou and want to know more about Kun Opera and Suzhou, you may wish to come here and experience the elegance of Jiangnan with you.

Address: No. 97, Pingjiang Road

● Pingjiang Cultural Center Lanya Kunqu Garden

This is not only the base for teaching and practicing Kunqu of Lanya Xiaokun Class, but also It is an ideal place to listen to traditional Kun Opera. Here, you can enjoy Kun Opera, listen to Pingtan, listen to the guqin, taste fragrant tea, taste Suzhou cuisine, and have close contact with Kun Opera and other classical arts in the panoramic garden.

Address: No. 38 Daru Lane, Pingjiang Historical District

● Zhouzhuang Ancient Town

From April to October this year, every Friday, Saturday and statutory holidays , from 7 pm to 9 pm, there will be performances of famous Kunqu opera pieces such as "Wandering in the Garden" and "Looking for Dreams" on the Zhouzhuang ancient stage.

Address: No. 81, Beishi Street, Scenic Area, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Kunshan City

Pingtan

● Suzhou Pingtan Museum

“The quietest place in the ancient city In an alley, a group of the best audiences in Suzhou came to sit in the most elegant bookstore in Jiangnan and listen to the most beautiful voices in China. "Suzhou Pingtan Museum's "Wuyuan Deep" public welfare bookstore has Suzhou-style Pingtan listening every day. The time is from 13:30 to 15:30 every afternoon, and the ticket price is 6 yuan per person.

Address: No. 3, Zhongzhangjia Lane, Gusu District

● Guangyu Library

Guangyu Library was founded in the Qing Dynasty and became famous for its performance in front of Emperor Qianlong. Carry it forward and become the earliest industry association in Pingtan. The afternoon session starts at 13:30, and the evening session is exclusive.

Address: No. 8, Tianmen No. 1, Guanqian, Gusu District

● Plum and Bamboo Bookstore

Meizhu Bookstore is a long-established Pingtan academy in Suzhou. Every day Performances from 13:30 to 15:30 in the afternoon.

Address: No. 30, Taipingfang, Shi Road, Gusu District

● Shantang Academy

Shantang Academy on Shantang Street has multiple performances every day Pingtan is staged. A subtitle display screen is set up on the stage so that everyone can truly feel the ups and downs, gentleness and passion of Pingtan. Shantang Academy also offers dining options.

Address: No. 38, Yanzhu Hetou, Gusu District (next to Shantang Bridge)

● Chunqinyuan Bookstore

It used to be located on Fengmen Heng Street The century-old Laoshu Bookstore resumed welcoming visitors at the end of last year. Not only is the layout of the bookstore basically the same as that of the old teahouse, but the tea supply is also friendly to the people. You can go there to chat, relax and have a cup of tea.

Address: Fengmenheng Street, Gusu District

● Haner Garden

The environment of Haner Garden is elegant and elegant. Order a cup of tea and a plate of snacks and enjoy your time. . There are live Pingtan performances every Monday to Friday evening, and weekend afternoons and evenings.

Address: No. 64, Pingjiang Road, Gusu District

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