Lao She Teahouse

　　Lao She Teahouse is a teahouse named after the People's Artist Mr. Lao She and his famous play. Established in 1988, it currently has a business area of over 2,600 square meters and is a multifunctional comprehensive teahouse that integrates a book teahouse, dining teahouse, and tea art teahouse. In this classic old-Beijing-style environment full of local charm, you can enjoy a daily performance featuring outstanding traditional Chinese arts such as Peking Opera, folk music, acrobatics, magic, and face-changing.

　　At the same time, you can savor various kinds of famous teas, delicate imperial pastries, traditional Beijing snacks, and classic Beijing-style tea banquets. Since its opening, Lao She Teahouse has hosted nearly 47 foreign heads of state, numerous celebrities, and over two million domestic and international visitors, becoming a distinctive "window" showcasing China’s cultural treasures and a "bridge" connecting friendships both at home and abroad. Qianmen Siheyuan Tea Courtyard is another innovative project by Lao She Teahouse to promote Beijing culture and tea culture. It takes the form of a classic traditional Beijing siheyuan (courtyard house) and embodies the profound essence of tea art, blending the elegance and grandeur of the capital to create a dreamlike teahouse experience. Here, there is only leisure and tranquility, relaxation and ease — listen to the melodious guzheng, watch exquisite tea ceremonies, enjoy fragrant tea, and savor a stolen half-day of peace amid tea.

　　Lao She Teahouse is located in Qianmen, a prime and highly valuable area. Its interior decoration is predominantly traditional Chinese style, with deeper colors. Palace lanterns, mahogany tables and chairs, and the stage all carry an antique charm. The business area and the number of tea tables are quite substantial. Here, you can drink tea or order dishes, and even enjoy Peking duck. The range of services provided is relatively comprehensive. Another distinctive feature of Lao She Teahouse is its strong Buddhist influence — Buddha statues are enshrined at the entrance and on each floor platform.

　　To drink tea at Lao She Teahouse, you’ll need to go to the third floor. The tea varieties mainly include scented tea and green tea. Tea service is mainly cup tea (mostly covered bowls), along with oolong tea, offering approximately twenty-plus types of tea. The accompanying tea snacks are homemade, with a variety of options and certain distinctive features.

　　The clientele of Lao She Teahouse consists mostly of foreign tourists and travelers. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, there are activities such as opera lover gatherings and Peking Opera performances. Evening opera and acrobatic shows start at 17:40, with ticket prices ranging from 40 to 130 yuan per person. The performances include comic dialogue, single-string music, and colorfully costumed Peking Opera acts — lively and entertaining. If you have foreign friends or relatives visiting from out of town, Lao She Teahouse is an excellent choice for hosting them.

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