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Enjoy a 2.5-hour banquet experience themed on the Chinese classic novel Dream of the Red Chamber. In a Qing-style banquet hall, savor a multi-course meal inspired by the royal and aristocratic dishes in the novel while watching live Peking Opera, classical dance and Kunqu performances. Choose an option with costume and makeup to dress in authentic period attire with professional hair and makeup and transform into a character from the novel. Seats are available in rows 2–3 or rows 4–6.

Transform into a character from
Dream of the Red Chamber in a Qing-style hall
Dream of the Red Chamber is a classic novel that vividly portrays 18th-century Chinese society and aesthetics. The experience begins with a welcome in a hall recreated in Qing Dynasty style. With the costume and makeup option, you receive authentic period attire for men or women and professional hair and makeup styling to look like a resident of the novel's grand mansion.
Enjoy a multi-course banquet inspired by the novel

Once seated in the lavishly decorated banquet hall, you are served a multi-course meal inspired by the royal and aristocratic dishes described in the novel. Each dish tells a story reflecting the refinement and symbolism of Chinese culinary culture.
Watch live Peking Opera, Kunqu and classical dance

Live performances continue on a dedicated stage throughout dinner. Watch the powerful vocals and precise movements of Peking Opera, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, elegant Chinese classical dance and scenes of Kunqu opera reflecting the stories of the novel's characters.
Between performances, a short cultural introduction lets you interact with the artists, and the on-site photo service captures you in the historic setting.
※ The event takes place only on specific dates and times, so please check the schedule when booking.
※ Additional professional photo shoots and round-trip transport to the venue are not included.
Meeting point :
Yan Wai Yan banquet venue
Xi Dian Ji Yi Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100123
Meeting point information:
Detailed venue information will be sent to the contact details provided at booking. If you use Didi, select 'Yan Wai Yan' as your destination. If you take a taxi, show the driver '请送我去宴外宴'.
Yan Wai Yan, Xi Dian Ji Yi Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100123