Yu Opera is one of the five major types of Chinese opera, originating in Henan Province. With hundred years of heritage, it has absorbed musical elements from various regions and is recognized as a representative form of Chinese opera. Characterized by its simplicity, richness and local flavor, Yu Opera has been listed as a national non-heritage culture.

The basic characteristics of Yu Opera include multiple origins, plurality, inclusiveness, richness and regionality. The musical structure of the opera includes four main vocal patterns: the two-eighths pattern, the slow pattern, the running pattern, and the scattered pattern, as well as different singing patterns. The roles of Yu Opera are divided into "Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou," in which Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou each have their own performance characteristics and tips.

Yu Opera has a long history, originating from Qinqiang and Puzhou Bangzi at the end of the Ming Dynasty. It became a famous Chinese opera in the mid-19th century, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It entered the performance market in Chinese cities at the beginning of the 20th century. By the end of the 20th century, it had started to gain recognition beyond China, but this process was slow. Yu Opera remains a niche repertoire, with only a portion of the overseas Chinese community enjoying it.