Summer Journey to Rong City | The Elegance of Shu Style

The Shu style has flowed through the ages, and its elegance has been passed down for a hundred years. The Elegance of Shu Style is located at the entrance of the Cultural Park at 132 Qintai Road in Chengdu, Sichuan, and is currently the only surviving classical Liyuan (traditional Chinese opera theater) in Sichuan with a history of a hundred years. It sits on the ancient path of Qintai, adjacent to the famous Qingyang Palace, echoing from afar with Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Wuhou Shrine. The architecture of The Elegance of Shu Style is simple and reflects the robust and leisurely spirit of ancient Western Shu, as well as the serene charm of modern times. For a long time, it has been a gathering place for famous Sichuan opera actors and a Liyuan with profound folk origins. Based in the Land of Abundance and facing both domestic and international audiences, it fully showcases the authentic folk arts and classic operas of Western Sichuan. It is a large multifunctional Liyuan resort in Sichuan that integrates Chinese traditional art performances, folk specialty stunts, and opera and drama supplies. The gongs, drums, qins, and flutes of The Elegance of Shu Style reveal their charm without a single word. With wind, string, and percussion instruments playing, the essence of the tunes comes together in an instant. The roles of Sheng (male), Dan (female), Jing (painted face), Mo (old man), and Chou (clown) all take the stage, and various forms of opera including Kunqu, Gaoqiang, Huju, and Tanxi come one after another. Here, you can find authentic Sichuan opera stunts such as face-changing, fire-spitting, and quick costume changes, as well as famous Chinese acts like rolling lamps and shadow plays. There are also rod puppet shows that are nothing short of miraculous, with exquisite skills. The Elegance of Shu Style is a place that carries the profound historical and cultural heritage of Sichuan. Stepping into this ancient theater is like being immersed in a flowing historical scroll of Bashu. Here lies the palace of Sichuan opera art and the treasure of Sichuan culture.