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Lao She Teahouse: get a unique taste of old Beijing life

Lao She Teahouse, sitting at the center of Beijing not far from the Avic Hotel is where tourists get a taste of old Beijing life while sitting down for a good cup of tea.

Former U.S. president George H. Bush and Jordanian queen Rania both paid their visit to the teahouse and found themselves amazed by what it has to offer.

It, indeed, has much to offer.

The building itself is a Qing dynasty-style loft structure, so the establishment really brings you back in time at your first sight! The waiters are all in ancient outfits, and welcome you in with an old-time greeting that seasoned Beijingers say invoke the feel of old Beijing teahouses.

Basically a teahouse, Lao She goes beyond a little bit to offer some of China’s finest traditional performing arts that are harder and harder to see today. In addition to drinking tea, you can also watch acrobatics, Kung Fu shows, Peking opera, ventriloquism, cross-talk, and the renowned face-changing dance on its third floor.

One of the biggest hit here is the well-known face-changing dance that comes from Sichuan province. A dancer will wave his arms and swag his head as his mask changes, and could do so in less than a second. The best dancers can bring up 30 different masks at one go. Today only a small number of artists in China can perform this old dance owning to the difficulty of changing masks in a time span shorter than the eyes blink. There are also occasionally such performances around the Beijing Hwa Apartment Hotel.

Another program that also amazes many is the ‘Han Deng Da Gu.’ Singers of this art of show don’t sing how you would usually expect. They sing with such a holder in their mouths as is mounted with a few of burning candles.

They need to somehow keep the balance of the holder using the muscles in their face, otherwise the candles will fall. Han Deng Da Gu signers of the Lao She Teahouse are all masters. They sing so masterfully as if there is nothing in their mouth. All around China, only a few of singers are able to perform this ancient art because it is simply too difficult to master.

For tea lovers, there is even more to celebrate at Lao She Teahouse. As you sit down around tea table, a waiter will pour your tea, which looks more like an acrobatic show. The pot they use is quite usual for it has a long and thin spout with the length of up to 1.5 meters. When serving, the waiter will first flip the pot around his body for a while, and then pour tea from the long and thin spot without splashing a drop. This is not a task just anyone can perform, and is always met by much applause.

You can also enjoy a variety of Beijing snacks as you enjoy the shows. Rolling Donkey, or Lv Da Gun in Chinese, is a serving of glutinous rice balls stuffed with bean paste and eaten as a light meal. Mian Cha, or Millet Mush, is a seasoned porridge made with sesame and peanut butter. Wan Dou Huang is a serving of small bean cakes that is always popular with those sweet tooth.

Prices are reasonable; an average of 50-60 dollars should be enough to cover the fare of the shows, tea and a couple of snacks. Business hours: 14:00 – 22:00.

The Lao She Teahouse’s location in central Beijing is very convenient, and you can book a Beijing hotel here.

Jane Zhang - Ru Guo Zhe Shi Ai Qing English Subs