National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)

The National Centre for the Performing Arts, often called The Egg, is a stunning modern venue on Chang'an Avenue. Its titanium-clad dome and glass curtain wall sit on a man-made lake, creating the illusion of a floating structure. Inside, the centre houses an opera house, concert hall, and theatre, each with state-of-the-art acoustics. Visitors can attend performances by the NCPA Orchestra and international troupes, or simply tour the futuristic interior, which features marble floors, acrylic columns, and a grand staircase. The venue has become a symbol of Beijing's cultural renaissance.

Don't miss

• A performance in the main opera house with world-class acoustics
• The glass-walled underwater corridor leading into the building
• The rooftop garden with views of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)

Cheapest way inForbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking4.7★ · 161 travelers2–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →Most bookedForbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs4.9★ · 2,101 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleBeijing red theatre acrobatic show tickets4.9★ · 101 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$50 per personSee dates →