Known as China's national opera, Beijing Opera, also(call) Peking Opera, which originated in the late 18th century, is a(combine) of music, dance, art and acrobatics (杂技). It is the most influential and representative of all operas in China.

It is called Beijing Operait is formed in Beijing. Beijing Opera hashistory of 200 years and its origin can date back to old local operas, especially Anhui Opera，was very popular in northern China in the 18th century. In 1790, the first Anhui Opera performance(hold) in Beijing to celebrate the Emperor's birthday. Later, some other Anhui opera troupes (班子)(continue) performing in Beijing. Anhui Opera was easy(move) and good at absorbing the acting styles of other types of operas. Beijing accumulated many local operas,making Anhui Opera improve quickly.

the end of the 19th century and the be-ginning of the 20th century, after the marriage for 10 years, Beijing Opera finally formed, and became(big) of all operas in China.