Kunqu Opera House

[5 minutes walk from hotel]

Kunshan may not be the well-known among China's metropolises, but its importance in the country's cultural and historical foundations is profoundly far-reaching. It is where Kun Opera (also called Kunqu Opera) originated more than 600 years ago, an art form that has been proclaimed by UNESCO as one of the 'Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'. Where better to appreciate this 'father of all operas' than at the magnificent Kunqu Opera House where history buffs will enjoy the splendid oriental heritage on display.