A Beijing-Style Cultural Teahouse
Founded on December 15, 1988 and named after the writer Lao She and his famous play Teahouse, Lao She Teahouse stands near Tiananmen and Dashilan. It brings together Beijing folk culture, tea culture, opera culture and food culture in one destination.
Founded
December 15, 1988
Venue Size
3,300+ sqm
Teahouse Traditions
Traditional Beijing teahouses
[Shadow Puppetry]
3-5 shows daily
Light meals, live guzheng, tea ceremony performances & training available
5 banquet halls:
Fengtiao Yushun: 8 guests | Jinyu Mantang: 8 guests | Jixiang: 10-12 guests
Ruyi: 10-12 guests | Siji Ping'an: up to 16 guests
Evening variety show featuring Peking opera, folk arts, acrobatics, tea ceremony, magic, face-changing, and Chinese kung fu.
Authentic Beijing snacks, imperial tea cuisine, and royal delicacies showcasing the breadth of Chinese culinary culture.
Experience exquisite Chinese tea ceremony with live guzheng music in tranquil courtyard tea rooms.
Curated selection of six major tea categories, fine tea ware, and folk crafts — from Dragon Well to Wuyi Oolong.
五音连弹
新民乐
民乐
大碗琴
变脸
杂技
魔术
手影口技
中国功夫
舞蹈
Founded in 1988, Laoshe Teahouse is located southwest of Tiananmen Square, adjacent to the historic Dashilan commercial street. Named after the renowned artist Lao She and his famous play 'Teahouse,' it spans over 3,300 square meters, integrating Beijing folk culture, tea culture, opera culture, and culinary traditions.
Laoshe Teahouse has welcomed over 70 foreign heads of state including former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former Russian Prime Minister Primakov, former German Chancellor Kohl, former Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu, Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, as well as numerous social celebrities and over 3 million domestic and international visitors. More >>
