Peking opera

form of Chinese opera originating in Beijing during the Qing dynasty

The ''''' (; ; ; or ), also called a moon lute or moon guitar', is a traditional Chinese string instrument. It is a lute with a round, hollow soundboard, a short fretted neck, and usually four strings. It is an important instrument in the Peking opera orchestra, often taking the role of main melodic instrument in lieu of the bowed string section.

Chinese bowed string instrument

building in Xicheng District, China

opera theater in Beijing, China