My Life FIRST|Summer Visit to Shengzhou Yue Opera Town

|Summer Visit to Shengzhou Yue Opera Town. The Yue Opera Town, which is worth exploring in Shengzhou, finally emerges after much anticipation! It is known for the cultural heritage of Xiao Huangshan, the thousand-year-old Tang Poetry Road of Shanxi, and the birthplace of the century-old Yue Opera. The Yue Opera Town is located opposite Shijia'ao Village, which is the birthplace of Chinese women's Yue Opera. Numerous stages have produced many famous operas. ► Route Recommendation Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall - Ancient Theater - Stage - Yue Opera Museum - Shijia'ao Village - Children's Playground ► Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall Turn right 50 meters from the entrance, and you will see the exhibition of all the famous local Yue Opera actors from Shengzhou since its inception, including the 90s-born actor Chen Lijun from Xiawang Village in Shengzhou. ► Ancient Theater A little further ahead is the ancient theater, where Yue Opera performances are held regularly, especially on holidays. It is recommended to queue 30 minutes in advance. We entered just in time and only got standing tickets! The performances usually last 40 minutes and consist of classic opera excerpts. The atmosphere is quite good, and those who have never experienced Yue Opera can come and feel its unique charm. ► Stage This is an outdoor performance terrace where traditional musical instruments like guzheng and pipa are played during holidays, attracting many spectators to stop and enjoy. ► Yue Opera Museum The Yue Opera Museum has two floors. Start from the history hall on the second floor to systematically understand the cultural history of Shengzhou from ancient times to the present. There is a 3D video in one of the halls that is worth watching; I watched it twice. The first floor covers the development history of Yue Opera, a grassroots art form originating from rural fields, created by the talented farmers of Shengzhou, and developed into the second-largest opera genre in China. ► Shijia'ao Village If you have time, you can hike to Shijia'ao Village opposite Yue Opera Town. The village is located in the Zhiyanban Mountain Ao, surrounded on three sides by Cangyan Mountain in the southeast, with the Shanxi River winding through the back. This ancient village with a history of hundreds of years boasts both natural beauty and cultural heritage. ► Children's Playground Finally, return to Yue Opera Town and cross a wooden chain bridge behind the stage to reach a children's playground with many water activities, where you can play for 1-2 hours. ► Tour Duration: Half a day to 1 day ► Transportation: Self-driving, there is a paid parking lot at the entrance.