Recently, the large-scale Sichuan opera scenic tourism performance “The Essence of the Land of Hibiscus: Sichuan Opera Crowns the World” stood out after undergoing multiple rounds of recommendation and selection by Sichuan Province, earning its designation as a “Featured Performance in the First Sichuan Provincial Tourism Performing Arts Showcase.”

This event is hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and organized by the Sichuan Tianfu Performing Arts Group. By showcasing the province's finest tourism performances, it establishes a comprehensive platform for cultural and tourism exchange across Sichuan. This initiative facilitates precise cultural alignment and collaborative resource sharing between regions while enabling localities to refine and elevate their outstanding tourism performances. promote local cultural and tourism brand images, and explore cross-regional tourism performance models and pathways using theatrical productions as a “medium.” By leveraging the synergy of cultural collision and integration, it aims to drive new breakthroughs and highlights in Sichuan's tourism performance landscape.

Chengdu Furong Guocui Performing Arts Co., Ltd. (Furong Guocui), founded in 2005, is dedicated to promoting Sichuan culture and developing landmark cultural tourism performances for cities.

Eighteen years of dedication to China's cultural heritage have forged a Sichuan opera show that seamlessly blends classic traditions with modern innovation. Honored as one of “Sichuan's Top Ten Private Performance Groups,” its troupe has toured internationally for cultural exchange performances. Today, it stands as a must-see attraction for visitors to Chengdu! Since 2005, Furong Guocui has performed nearly 10,000 shows at Jinjiang Theater for domestic and international audiences, with every performance sold out. To elevate the audience experience, Furong Guocui underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2021. With enhanced professional production equipment, enriched narrative depth, and an immersive sensory journey, it now presents “Shu Opera: Crown of the World” at the Sichuan Provincial Sichuan Opera Theatre—a breathtaking Sichuan opera face-changing extravaganza for visitors from all corners of the globe.

The opera recounts the universal journey of Sichuan opera practitioners—initiation, apprenticeship, mastery, stardom, and legacy—to explore shared experiences and universal truths. It employs diverse theatrical techniques including classic Sichuan opera excerpts, vocal performances, signature skills, situational dramas, dialogue, and stunts. By weaving the tale of master and disciple with centuries of Sichuan opera history, it bridges the past and present, allowing tradition to resonate with contemporary audiences.

As one of the featured performances in the inaugural Sichuan Tourism Performing Arts Showcase, we are offering tickets at unprecedented prices—as low as 30 yuan per Class B ticket—to celebrate this landmark event and promote local culture and tourism brands. Limited availability, first-come, first-served! Purchase tickets here (Tickets purchased only through this link are valid for this event).

Hibiscus Blossoms Adorn the Stage, Sichuan Opera Reigns Supreme As China's first original Sichuan opera immersive experience, Hibiscus Blossoms aims to introduce more friends to the art form through richer content and diverse presentation methods. We strive to contribute a unique force to traditional performing arts culture.