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The Princess Wencheng Live-Action Theater is located in the China Tibet Culture and Tourism Creative Park at Cijue Forest (formerly Cijiao Forest) on the banks of the Lhasa River. The show features a grand Tibetan group dance, authentic traditional songs, Guozhuang dance, Da Aga, Tibetan opera, and various other uniquely Tibetan celebratory dances, creating a dazzling spectacle that is a living dictionary of Tibetan culture.
A powerful cast of nearly 700 actors and actresses devoted themselves to interpreting this moving epic of the marriage between Han and Tibetan people 1,300 years ago, presenting a romantic and beautiful love fairy tale and an epic of the integration of the Han and Tibetan ethnic groups.
There are 180 performances every year. With the history of exchanges between the Tibetan and Han peoples as the background, this modern stage art form sings the thousand-year-old hymn of harmony between the Tibetans and the Han people.
Suitable for all seasons
The live-action drama lasts 90 minutes and is divided into five acts: "Rhythm of the Tang Dynasty", "Sanskrit Sounds of Heaven and Earth", "The Beauty of Tibetan Dance", "God of the Plateau", and "Harmony between Tibetans and Han Chinese".
Ticket prices are: 380 yuan, 480 yuan, 580 yuan, 880 yuan, 1280 yuan
Monday - Sunday 9:30 PM
Princess Wencheng Live Theater is dedicated to the story of Princess Wencheng, who married the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. The theater celebrates Tibetan culture, art, and history through performances and serves as a cultural landmark in Lhasa.
Located in Lhasa, near the Lhasa River. Visitors can reach it by taxi or local bus from central Lhasa. Walking is possible if staying in nearby hotels.
Performances are typically held in the evening. Best visiting time is during spring or autumn when weather is mild, allowing comfortable arrival and departure.
Tickets generally range from 200–400 CNY depending on seating. Tickets can be purchased online, via official websites or apps, or at the theater box office.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons, 1–2 weeks ahead to secure preferred seats.
Plan for approximately 2–3 hours, including arrival, waiting time, and the 1–1.5 hour performance.
Guided tours in Chinese are occasionally available; English explanations are limited. Most visitors rely on program notes or bilingual brochures if available.
Enter the theater, explore the lobby exhibits, take your seat for the performance, and exit through souvenir areas.
Theater performances are in the evening; no special light shows outside the performance. Some special cultural events may be scheduled during festivals.
Evenings during weekends and holidays are crowded. Weekdays and off-season months (April–May, September–October) are less crowded.
The theater has ramps and elevators for wheelchair access. Suitable for elderly and children, though long performances may require breaks for young children.
Cards and mobile payments (Alipay, WeChat Pay) are widely accepted; cash is also accepted at box office and shops.
Nearby restaurants offer Tibetan and Chinese cuisine, including Lhasa-style cafes serving tea and snacks.
Vegetarian options are available at local eateries; vegan and halal options may be limited and require prior inquiry.
Several mid-range and boutique hotels are nearby, along with guesthouses within walking distance of the theater.
Souvenir shops sell traditional Tibetan handicrafts, miniature costumes, prayer flags, and theater-related memorabilia.
