Renowned Peking Opera theater reopens after renovation work

The Huguang Guild Hall, one of the most renowned Peking Opera theaters in Beijing, reopened on Friday after nearly two years of closure due to renovation work.

Built in 1807, the Huguang Guild Hall has staged performances by many famous opera artists, including Mei Lanfang and Tan Xinpei.

Today, opera fans can follow the actors to visit different parts of the guild hall in a new immersive opera performance to learn about the history of the theater, and to discover stories from behind the stage.