Where to experience ballet in China: 10 prime venues to choose from

Tianjin | Tianjin Grand Theatre

Why visit?
Many ballet productions touring Beijing also stop in Tianjin, making it a smart alternative for travelers hoping to catch the same performances with greater ticket availability.

About the theater
One of northern China's leading performing arts venues, Tianjin Grand Theatre regularly hosts ballet, opera, and dance productions while benefiting from the close cultural connection between Beijing and Tianjin.

Ideal for
If you're visiting Beijing and have some flexibility in your itinerary, consider a side trip to Tianjin for a touring ballet production. The city's high-speed rail connection with Beijing makes it an easy option for catching performances that may also be staged in the capital.

Highlights
Beijing-Tianjin touring circuit
Large-scale ballet productions
Easy high-speed rail access

Address: No 58 Pingjiang Dao, Hexi district, Tianjin
Getting there: Accessible via Metro Lines 5 and 6