Chaoyang Theater is one of Beijing's best-known venues for acrobatics, with polished shows aimed squarely at visitors who want an easy evening performance. Expect contortion, balancing acts, tumbling, and the kind of tightly rehearsed spectacle that travels well across language barriers.
It is touristy, but that is not always a problem. For a first trip to Beijing, it is a simple way to add live performance to a day of temples, markets, and museums.