Guide for all | Come and have a date with the NCPA

国家大剧院 · 公众号 · · 2018-02-28 19:13

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欢迎全球的小伙伴来NCPA共度美好时光~

The Spring Festival is the most important holiday for all of China. This Friday, we will embrace the Lantern Festival, the final celebration of the festive event. Traditionally, the Chinese eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) and enjoy going to outdoor lantern shows at night. But now, more and more people plan to visit the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) to attend amazing theatrical performances and events. For foreigners who wish to experience it for themselves, we have prepared a guide for you! So if you are interested, how about seeing the NCPA with your very own eyes?

Introduction

What is the NCPA?

What does the NCPA offer?

How to book tickets?

How can you find the NCPA?

What is the NCPA?

Born in 2007, the NCPA is the top-level performing arts centre in China, adjacent to the Forbidden City and Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

What does the NCPA offer?

Here you could appreciate the beauty

A Top-quality performances

Here you could watch top-quality opera, music, dance, drama and Chinese traditional opera.

B Learn more about the repertoire

The NCPA has produced 79 productions and commissions since 2007, featuring opera, drama, Peking Opera and dance drama.

C Important national iconic building

The NCPA was designed by architect Paul Andreu , the designer of the Charles de Gaulle Airport. Surrounded by an artificial lake, it has four theatres inside, including Opera House, Concert Hall, Theatre and Multi-functional Theatre. There is also a spacious area of public space. Come and embrace the splendor now!

D Exhibitions

Be Fond of exhibitions already? The NCPA shows you its international and domestic exhibitions and arts collections, including paintings, pottery, sculptures and more.

Get hungry？ “Charge” now！

The NCPA has two Cafés, providing art-lovers with fresh and convenient food and beverages. Don't forget to try some flavoured ice creams here.

There’s a restaurant, where you can taste the original Italian flavour and unique Southeast Asian style dishes. And do not miss the chef-designed package and lovely dessert as well.

Bring back home some gifts