Liyuan Guild Hall-Chuan Opera Changing Face (wenshuyuan store)

During the Qing Dynasty, a new term emerged in the history of Chinese opera: the Pear Garden Guild. Chinese opera has long been nicknamed "Pear Garden," and its performers are called "Pear Garden Disciples." Originally, the Pear Garden Guild served as both a trade union and spiritual home for opera artists. Over time, Chinese opera evolved into a gem of traditional Chinese art and one of the most significant forms of folk culture. With its diverse and fascinating genres, this performance art combines singing, dancing, dialogue, acrobatics, and martial arts—integrating "singing, acting, recitation, and combat" into a unique theatrical form that stands out in world theater history.

Liyuan Guild Hall, co-founded by renowned Sichuan Opera dan role performer Hu Xuemei and private entrepreneur Liao Xiaojian (a former Sichuan Opera actor), is located in Chengdu's central leisure and tourism district, Wenshu Fang. Originating after the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, the guild hall spontaneously organized "public benefit performances" to entertain opera enthusiasts, becoming a spiritual pillar for countless fans during that special period. It upholds the principle: "Live for oneself, perform for the audience."

Today's Liyuan Guild Hall is not only the "Sichuan Opera Practice Base" of China's national intangible cultural heritage, but also collaborates with the Chengdu Charity Federation to establish a public welfare fund for the inheritance of Sichuan Opera, contributing to the preservation of this cultural heritage. It pioneered the "Parent-Child Special Session of Intangible Cultural Heritage Sichuan Opera," attracting numerous families to experience and learn about Sichuan Opera.

Pear Garden Guildhall specializes in Sichuan Opera, promoting the reputation of "Shu Opera Showcasing the World." Here, you can go behind the scenes, interact closely with artists, and enjoy a variety of Sichuan Opera performances, including face-changing, fire-spitting, rolling lamps, kung fu tea art, puppet shows, shadow plays, and more, immersing yourself in the charm of traditional culture.

Pear Garden Guildhall brings together friends through cultural exchange, gathering renowned opera masters and performers from across China. While offering authentic Sichuan opera culture to visitors in Sichuan, it also creates special performances of classic operas from various regions and showcases extraordinary folk art performances.

Liyuan Guild Hall aims high, where you can enjoy opera performances, savor tea, and taste local delicacies. If you're an opera enthusiast, you can dress up as a star performer here and experience the saying "one minute on stage takes ten years of practice off stage." If you come for the passion, welcome to join the "Liyuan disciples" as we collectively preserve and promote Chinese opera culture.