Cendou Gaojia Opera, a niche travel spot

Quanzhou Shijing Cendou Village｜12 cultural stops in the birthplace of Gaojia Opera for a combined study and photo tour. In Quanzhou Shijing Cendou Village, there is an "Outdoor Museum of Gaojia Opera" built with old houses and walls—this is the birthplace of Gaojia Opera. Twelve unique stops connect a "tourism + study" journey full of theatrical flavor, with a new scene at every step, brimming with the vibrant spirit of Minnan opera! From Xiamen: • 🚌 Best choice for public transit: Take intercity bus 738 directly, then a 5-minute walk to the main event venue—no transfers needed, easy even with kids! • 🚗 More flexible by car: Navigate to "Xilu Cendou Gaojia Opera Village Parking Lot," plenty of parking spaces, park and explore directly, rest anytime in your car when tired~ 12 must-visit stops (with study + photo tips) 1. Gaojia Opera Cultural Expo Park: The wall mural of "Cendou Village Gaojia Opera Troupe" is eye-catching, the ancient stage stands quietly as if you can hear the changing roles in the drumbeats, fully immersing you in the cultural atmosphere. 2. Fujian Opera Culture Park: See all kinds of Fujian operas in one place, from Puxian Opera to Gezai Opera, a great spot to introduce kids to the diversity of opera. 3. Gaojia Opera Cultural Corridor: Opera figurines link the life stages "childhood-adulthood-old age," vivid and heartwarming, perfect for shooting a short "Opera Life" photo series. 4. Drama Character Art Space: Detailed explanations of Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou roles, lifelike sculptures for photos, instantly turning you into a "character in the play." 5. Chou Garden Sculpture Art Space: "Using ugliness to perform beauty, a unique masterpiece!" Focuses on the five famous clowns of Gaojia Opera, showing how clowns humorously portray various facets of life. 6. Opera Language Interpretation Pavilion: Sit down and listen to Minnan opera lyrics, feel the collision of dialect and rhythm. 7. Rural Music Joy Hall: Play instruments yourself and experience the joy of opera accompaniment, kids can personally touch the beauty of music. 8. Tranquility Pavilion: A pavilion full of ancient style, perfect for photos in Hanfu or traditional costumes, with flying eaves against the blue sky, a 100% photo success rate. 9. Opera Costume Experience Hall: The highlight! Put on exquisite Gaojia Opera costumes, wear a phoenix crown and armor, and immerse yourself in the splendor of opera attire. 10. Old Opera House: Old costumes and headpieces quietly displayed, the moment you enter you feel the fragrance of opera through the years, as if traveling back to the old stage. 11. Civil and Military Opera Props Science Museum: Props like knives, spears, swords, and battle formations, not only visually appealing but also help kids understand the backstage wisdom of "one minute on stage." 12. Opera’s Global Spread Corridor: Full of pride! See how Gaojia Opera crosses mountains and seas, spreading far and wide at home and abroad. Here there is no noisy commercialization, only the gentle fusion of the old village and opera—bring kids for study to touch the most vivid traditional culture; wander alone to capture the opera’s charm in the stages and pavilions. Come to Cendou Village for a cultural date with Gaojia Opera, absolutely worth it!