Nanjing Arts & Culture
Being one of the four ancient capitals of China, Nanjing has
always been a cultural center attracting intellectuals from all
over the country. In the Tang and Song dynasties, Nanjing was
a place where poets gathered and composed poems reminiscent of
its luxurious past. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the
city was the official imperial examination center for the Jiangnan
region, again acting as a hub where different thoughts and opinions
converged and thrived.
Today, there are frequent acrobatics or Chinese opera performances
in the city. With a long cultural tradition and strong support
from local educational institutions, Nanjing is commonly viewed
as a "city of culture" and one of the more pleasant cities to live
in China.
| Nanjing Operas and Dance Performances |
Some of the leading art groups of China are based in Nanjing
and they include the Qianxian Dance Company, Nanjing Dance Company,
Jiangsu Peking Opera Institute, Nanjing Xiaohonghua Art Company
and many more.
Jiangsu Province Kun Opera is one of the best theatres for Kunqu,
China's oldest stage art. It is considered a conservative and
traditional troupe. Nanjing also has professional opera troupes
for the Yang, Yue (Shaoxing), Xi and Jing (Chinese opera varieties)
as well as Suzhou pingtan, spoken theatre, and puppet theatre.
Jiangsu Performance Group
Address: No. 20 Xiaohuowa Lane, Baixia District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8453-2116
Nanjing Apollo Theater
Address: No. 24 Zhongshan East Road, Baixia District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8460-9981
People's Great Theater
Address: No. 25 Yanggongjing Street, Baixia District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8445-2899
Nanjing Heping Cinema
Address: No. 110 Zhongshan North Road, Gulou District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8322-7222
Nanjing Shangying International Cinema
Address: 3/F Xinchengshi Square, No. 99 Caochangmen Street,
Xiaguan District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8622-3345
Jinling Worker Cinema
Address: No. 25 Hongwu Road, Baixia District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8470-672
Tianming Teahouse
A teahouse in a classic-style garden
Address: No. 1 Dazhongting, Gulou District (Drum Tower District), Nanjing
Elegance Gallery
Address: No. 70 Matai Road, Gulou District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8360-9627
Gulou Art Gallery
Address: No. 9 Building, Beijing West Road, Gulou District,
Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8588-8828
Huaiyu Tang Gallery
Address: Building 5, No. 28 Daguang Road, Baixia District, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8461-2200
The Jiangsu Art Gallery is the largest gallery in Jiangsu Province,
presenting some of the best traditional and contemporary art
pieces of China. Also the Nanjing Museum is a must see for travelers
as it has a collection of more than 420 thousand pieces, including
about 2,000 that are rare and valued. Many other smaller-scale
galleries also have their own special exhibitions.
 Jiangning Museum
Address: Zhushan Linyuan, Jiangning County, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 5216-7730
Nanjing Museum
Address: No. 321 Zhongshan East Road, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 8480-2119
Lishui Museum
Address: No. 21 Baota Road, Yongyang Town, Lishui County, Nanjing
Tel: (8625) 5722-5258
NOTE: Although
this information is correct at the time of our web publication,
it is still advised that you call the phone number and confirm
the address before going to the venue because some venues may
have changed their telephone numbers or address locations.
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