Teahouses

Teahouses
Take in a play or a show as you sample some of the most subtle and refined teas in the Middle Kingdom. These teahouses can provide visitors with a wide variety of entertainment, or just a nice quiet place to unwind and experience the beauty and serenity of Chinese tea culture. Gift Shops also provide a great place to find unique presents for friends back home.

Lao She Teahouse

Lao She Teahouse was established in 1988. It has ancient decor and a 100％ Beijing-style atmosphere. It is a place every visitor to Beijing should come and see. Customers can not only sample a wide variety of teas and imperial refreshments; more importantly, they can appreciate traditional Beijing folk arts, drama, and a variety of performances every day. Lao She is easy to find and there is a parking lot in front of the building that can fit over a hundred cars. If you happen to be strolling around Qianmen, it would be a wise idea to stop in.
Theater activities: Every Wednesday-Frjday, 7:50am.-9:20pm. Lao She Teahouse Western Main Hall, 10 RMB (including tea)
Folk instrument performances: Monday-Friday, 7:50am-9:20pm, Lao She Teahouse Eastern Hall, 10 RMB (including tea)
Beijing Opera dress rehearsal special performances: Every Sunday afternoon, 3pm-4:30Pm, Lao She Teahouse Western Main Hall, 10-60 RMB(including tea and snacks)
Folk vocal arts performances: Every Saturday afternoon, 3pm-4:30pm, Lao She Teahouse Western Main Hall
Comprehensive performances: (Beijing opera, folk vocal arts, acrobatics, magic and more): Every Sunday evening(pre-orders are required two days in advance), 7:40pm-9:20pm, Lao She Teahouse Western Main Hall, tickets range from 40—130 RMB
Business hours: 7:50am-9:20pm(3rd floor teahouse, dinning area, performance area)
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Address: Qianmen, Xi Dajie, Zhengyang Shichang, Bldg#3, 3rd floor
By bus: Take lines 22, 44, 48, 66, 808, Subway Line 1, exit at Qianmen
Tel: 6303 6830

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