This evening, enjoy the highest form of Chinese artistic expression. A night at the opera takes on new meaning as you experience a masterpiece of this 200-year-old national tradition. You’ll find that the Peking Opera is an extravaganza of sight and sound during this evening’s special performance. Watch as performers take the stage in magnificent, hand-embroidered costumes, their faces elaborately made up to depict a rich diversity of characters — good and bad, loyal and treasonous, ugly and beautiful. They’ll enact spellbinding, fanciful tales of Chinese lore and important historical events, told through stylized movement, singing, dancing, mime, acrobatics, and more. Accompanying them will be the harmonious sounds of traditional instruments. You’ll enjoy a delicious Chinese dinner before the start of the show. Don’t miss this chance to participate in one of China’s most beloved national treasures!

This is a performance you will not want to miss! Founded 50 years ago, the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe is a world-famous group of circus and acrobatic performers. The troupe has won many awards in international competition for their incredible acrobatic feats. You will be amazed and delighted by their skill, poise, flexibility, endurance, and grace — everything is expertly choreographed and rehearsed to perfection. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to see this amazing spectacle in its original theater. We depart your hotel for the Shanghai Center Theatre at 7:00 pm, returning at approximately 9:30 pm.

Located in a suburb of Shanghai City, Zhujiajiao is a 1700-year-old “water town” known as “Shanghai’s Venice.” The little fan-shaped town is the best preserved among the four ancient towns of Shanghai. You’ll feel as if you’ve stepped into the past as you cross bubbling streams on old bridges, stroll alongside small rivers shaded by willow trees, visit houses with court yards and Chinese gardens, and browse in old shops. On your way back, you will have the opportunity to visit a silk shop to learn about the history and production of Chinese silk. Learn how the shimmery material is processed from the silk worm to the final woven cloth. You will also have the opportunity to purchase fine silk items from the shop’s wide selection.