China Puppet Theatre (中国木偶剧院) is a renowned institution dedicated to promoting puppetry as a cultural art form in Beijing, China. Established in 1955, the theater has been instrumental in preserving and innovating traditional Chinese puppetry while also exploring contemporary puppetry techniques and themes. Located in the Xicheng District of Beijing, the China Puppet Theatre showcases a variety of puppet performances including hand puppetry, shadow puppetry, rod puppetry, and marionette puppetry. These performances often incorporate elements of Chinese folklore, mythology, history, and literature, offering audiences a unique and immersive cultural experience. The theater serves as a platform for both local and international puppeteers to showcase their skills and creativity. It hosts regular puppetry shows, workshops, exhibitions, and educational programs aimed at promoting puppetry as an art form, nurturing talent, and engaging audiences of all ages.