[2025 Guangzhou ] Travel Guide for Guangzhou Grand Theatre (Updated Apr)

This is like a check-in point for people who come to visit Guangzhou. If you don't come, it's like you haven't been here. The Guangzhou Opera House is very beautiful. Chinese architecture is really impressive. The area is very large. There are many photo spots. My friend who is an architect really likes it. He said that the designer is a very famous architect in China. Downstairs, there is a small pond where you can go down and take pictures of the building reflecting in the water. It's beautiful in another way. Upstairs, you can see the entire building with the backdrop of Guangzhou's skyscrapers. How to get there: Take the metro and get off at Zhujiang New Town Station, cross the street, and walk for about 500 meters. Cost: Free #Guangzhou #GuangzhouTravel #guangzhou #TravelChinaByYourself #TravelChina

#Greater Bay Area Attractions The Guangzhou Opera House, located in Zhujiang New Town, is one of Guangzhou’s landmark buildings. Its unique architectural design is quite eye-catching and has always been a popular spot for tourists to take photos and check in. The gray-white concrete and large areas of glass give the entire theater a modern feel. 📍Address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town East District, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 🚇 Public transportation: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station, Line 3 Zhujiang New Town Station Exit B1 ⚠If not attending a performance, the public must join a guided tour when visiting the theatre Guided tour times: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays Morning: 10:00/11:00; Afternoon: 13:00/14:00/15:00/16:00

#Greater Bay Area Attractions #Weekend Trip #Guangzhou The "Guangzhou Grand Theater" located in Zhujiang New Town's Flower City Plaza is indeed a good place to take pictures, especially at night, when the Grand Theater has lights. The unique architectural appearance matches the surrounding environment very well, with a sense of lines and space. If you are a professional photographer, you can definitely produce blockbusters here. The Grand Theater cannot be entered to visit the concert hall at will. You need to buy a performance ticket or join a designated tour. Please check its official website for details. ✅ Detailed address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, East District, Tianhe Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou ✅ Transportation Route: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station

#Mainland China Attractions Guangzhou Opera House covers a total area of ​​42,000 square meters, with a construction area of ​​73,000 square meters and a total building height of 43.1 meters. It has art galleries such as the opera hall, experimental theater, contemporary art gallery and three rehearsal halls (opera rehearsal hall, ballet rehearsal hall and symphony rehearsal hall). The Guangzhou Opera House was designed by the famous architect Hadid and is known as the "rounded double gravel". Its main building is the "double gravel" in black, white and gray tones. The entire theater has no vertical columns and no vertical walls. It adopts irregular geometric design, which makes the appearance of the "stone" twisted and tilted. The outer surface alone has 64 faces, 41 corners and 104 edges. It is one of the landmark buildings on the central axis of Guangzhou. Friends who like architecture and opera should remember not to miss it.

As everyone knows, "I Am What I Am" was a phenomenal IP a few years ago. The musical version toured last year and is back on the road this year, with the first stop still in Guangzhou (the next stop is Shanghai). Jordan Chan's portrayal of Xian Yuqiang was quite remarkable. I watched the final performance, and the theater was packed with a diverse audience of all ages and nationalities, creating a strong sense of cultural representation. The plot closely resembles the movie version, but as a stage production, the intensity and seamlessness naturally differ. However, with tempered expectations, it's still a captivating show. ✅️ Excellent vocals throughout ✅️ Lion dance techniques are present but lack power ✅️ Relaxed performance style overall (could be seen as positive or negative) ✅️ Stage design is simple yet commendable ✅️ Recommended for first-time viewers, but a second viewing isn't necessary It's worth noting that fan culture is truly pervasive. Nowadays, no matter what show you watch, as long as there are well-known actors involved, fan groups are bound to clash. Having to research the cast before watching a show is quite tiring!

A trip to Guangzhou wouldn't be complete without a selfie with the Guangzhou Tower 🤳 Spent a day citywalking in Guangzhou with friends and found these amazing photo spots for the Guangzhou Tower 📸 If you're planning to visit Guangzhou, make sure to save this! ☑️Citywalk Route: Huacheng Square——Guangzhou Opera House——Ersha Island Art Park——Hongcheng Park——Guangzhou Bridge ✔️Best Spot Recommendation: Hongcheng Park (Pic 1) You can capture the clean grassy slope with the Guangzhou Tower. The weather in Guangzhou is fantastic, and with the blue sky and white clouds ☁️, it gives a very Japanese vibe! ✔️Ersha Island Art Park: (Pic 2) A vast open lawn with small paths, perfect for capturing a scene of someone running towards the Guangzhou Tower. ✔️Guangzhou Bridge, Jiangyue Road Side: (Pics 3, 4) We searched for this spot for a long time and asked many people before finding it. Navigate to 'Guangzhou Minzhu Building'. The stairs, street lamps, railings, and the Guangzhou Tower here create a comic-like effect in photos. ✔️Huachenghui: (Pics 5, 6) Navigate directly to 'Metro Opera House Station', exit from E, and you can sit on the stairs to take a selfie with the Guangzhou Tower. ✔️Opera House: (Pic 9) There's a hidden spot here at the Opera House. Using the stairs as the foreground, with the person and the Guangzhou Tower in the middle, it creates a cinematic effect. Thanks for reading, see you next time 👋🏻

Tianhe District, a district under the jurisdiction of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, is located in the eastern part of Guangzhou. It was established in 1985 by splitting from the suburbs of Guangzhou. It is connected to Huangpu District in the east, faces Haizhu District across the Pearl River in the south, reaches Guangzhou Avenue and connects with Yuexiu District in the west, and neighbors Baiyun District in the north. The total administrative area is 137.38 square kilometers. By the end of 2023, the permanent population of Tianhe District was 2.238 million, and the registered population was 1.0947 million. As of June 2023, Tianhe District has jurisdiction over 21 streets, and the district government is located at No. 1 Tianfu Road, Tianyuan Street. Tianhe District is the new urban center of Guangzhou, located on the new central axis of the city. It connects the west to the east and the north to the south, and is the intersection of the eastward and southward expansion axes of Guangzhou. The district has a concentration of transportation resources, including a multi-level urban transportation system with subways, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, and train stations. Landmark buildings in Guangzhou such as CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou International Finance Center (West Tower), Chow Tai Fook Finance Center (East Tower), Guangzhou Opera House, and Guangdong Provincial Museum are all located in the district. The area from Shipai to Wushan gathers several higher education institutions, including South China University of Technology, South China Normal University, Jinan University, and South China Agricultural University. Tianhe District was the main venue and the location for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th National Games, the 9th National Games, and the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and Asian Para Games. It is also the home ground of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club. In 2023, the GDP of Tianhe District was 655.126 billion yuan.

Design & disassembly, define the world with aesthetics🔥☺️ #Guangzhou Opera House was designed by British-Iraqi designer Zaha Hadid. Its appearance is called "rounded double gravel" and its main building is "double gravel" in black, white and gray tones. The Grand Theatre has no vertical columns or walls and is designed with irregular geometric shapes, which makes the "stone" look twisted and tilted. The outer surface alone has 64 faces, 41 corners and 104 edges. 😎 The building structure adopts "cast steel structure", and the facade is a three-way oblique folded plate grid shell, composed of more than 5,000 pieces of glass and 75,000 pieces of stone, which are the same size but different shapes. 🔥 The audio-visual effects of the Guangzhou Opera House were carefully created by Sir Harold Marshall, an acoustician and top acoustic master who won the "Sabin Award", the highest award in the acoustics field. The nearly perfect acoustics have won high praise from the global architectural community and stage artists. 🤗 #GuangzhouTower was designed by Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit, a couple from the Dutch firm IBA. The outer frame tube forms a unique hollow and open body, as if twisting and transforming in three-dimensional space. As the building with the thinnest waist in the world (the smallest part is only more than 30 meters straight) and the most difficult to construct building, it has created a series of "world records" in architecture. 😍 #Hipster Traveler #Guangzhou Attractions #Guangzhou #Hipster #Hipster Places

📌 The iconic building for a trip to Guangzhou is definitely the 'Xiaomanyao' Guangzhou Tower 📸 You can arrange a day to capture the Guangzhou Tower with your camera, covering various angles ✅ Grand Theatre Metro Station/Huacheng Square ✨ There are long stairs/elevators where you can sit and take a photo with the Guangzhou Tower in the background, and also avoid the crowds 😎 However, if it's a sunny morning, there might be some backlighting ✅ Guangzhou Opera House 💎 Walking along, you can find several great spots. The Guangzhou Tower peeking through the gaps looks really nice 🌳 There's also a large sloping grassy area where you can sit and view the Guangzhou Tower ✅ Zhujiang New Town Metro Station/Grand Hyatt Guangzhou 🍡 Went for an afternoon tea at the Grand Hyatt before even going up the Guangzhou Tower 🖼 Several hotels in the vicinity are quite tall, offering a great view for afternoon tea

Talking about Guangzhou’s landmark buildings Among them, there must be a place for the Guangzhou Grand Theater 🏛 Located on the new central axis, designed by Zaha Hadid The main color of black and gray combined with irregular geometry is very suitable for shooting INS blockbusters. . It is recommended to bring a 📸wide angle to take pictures of building outlines Clean and high-end black and white and gray tones, with a cinematic feel. Use telephoto to capture parts of buildings and light and shadow details; The regular focal length is good at capturing the moment when buildings and people meet. . The grand theater with a sense of technology and the surrounding CBD buildings form a space 🌉 aesthetics, It can be co-located with Canton Tower, Chow Tai Fook Financial Center and IFC, and cut off from each other. It interprets the perfect space aesthetics and can produce blockbuster movies. . 👔Outfit suggestion: black and white clothing with gray background . Guangzhou Grand Theater 📍: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, Guangzhou 🚇: Grand Theater Station on Metro APM Line

#Guangzhou Attractions Guangzhou Opera House, located in Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, is a landmark building on the new central axis of Guangzhou. Its unique design was created by British-Iraqi designer Zaha Hadid. It is inspired by "rounded twin pebbles" and embodies a modern aesthetic in black, white and grey tones. The theater is equipped with several art galleries including an opera hall, an experimental theater, a contemporary art gallery, and three rehearsal halls to meet the performance needs of different art forms. The opera hall, in particular, with its three-tiered "hand-embracing" auditorium and "sky-full of stars" ceiling design, brings a stunning audio-visual experience to the audience. 📍Address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town East District, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 🚇 Public transportation: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station, Line 3 Zhujiang New Town Station Exit B1 ⚠️If you are not attending a performance, the public must join a guided tour to enter. For specific times or reservation information, please refer to the Grand Theatre’s official website

The design style of Guangzhou Opera House is modern and avant-garde. It is an irregular geometric shape, as if the shape of a "stone" is twisted and tilted. The night scene composed of the nearby Huacheng Square, Haixinsand, Xiaomanyao and Pearl River Night Cruise Pier is brightly lit and very beautiful.

😍🤩 When you come to Guangzhou for a tour🏙, you must take a photo with the Guangzhou Tower‼ Follow my check-in guide🗺, you won't take a detour when taking photos✅, and there are few people and good photos📷🌟 1⃣ Guangzhou Tower 📍 Guangzhou Tower B exit - navigate to McDonald's🍔🧭 This position, looking up at the Guangzhou Tower from below, is simply too amazing✨🌈. The atmosphere during the day☀ and night🌙 is different 2⃣ Huacheng Square 📍 Subway to Zhujiang New Town D exit/Huacheng Avenue B exit🚇🌸 There are several stairs leading to the underground mall in Huacheng Hui, you can sit on the steps and take a photo with the Guangzhou Tower👫📸, or you can take a photo of the distant Guangzhou Tower on the elevator🎥👀 3⃣ Ersha Island 📍 Subway Haixinsha Station, or Ersha East Bus Station, navigate to Hongcheng Park🚌🌿 You can use the flowers in the park as the foreground to shoot the Guangzhou Tower🌺🌸, or you can go under the Guangzhou Bridge to shoot when the weather is good, it's like the summer in Miyazaki Hayao's works🌅🍃 4⃣ TIT Creative Park 📍 Subway Line 8 Kecun A exit, about 500 meters walk🚶‍♂🛣 The colorful human-shaped hollow sign next to the main entrance, you can use the "human-shaped" hollow frame to shoot the Guangzhou Tower🎨🖼 5⃣ Guangzhou Opera House 📍 Subway Line 3/Line 5, Zhujiang New Town Station C exit🚇🎭 At the corner of the negative first floor of the Guangzhou Opera House, you can shoot the Guangzhou Tower and human silhouettes through the architectural gap🏢🖼

There are many eye-catching buildings in Guangzhou Flower City Square, and one of them is the "Guangzhou Opera House". Designed by British-Iraqi female architect Zaha Hadid, its unique shape resembles two stones of different sizes placed on a hill, symbolizing a pair of "gravels" formed by the erosion of the Pearl River. 📍Address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, Zhujiang New Town East District, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 🚇 Public transportation: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station, Line 3 Zhujiang New Town Station Exit B1 ⚠️If you are not attending a performance, the public must join a guided tour to enter. For specific times or reservation information, please refer to the Grand Theatre’s official website #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots

Guangzhou Opera House, located on Xicheng Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, is one of the landmark buildings on the new central axis of Guangzhou. It is very close to the Guangdong Provincial Museum, Guangzhou Library, and the U.S. Consulate General, and it is also very convenient to get to Haixinsha and Guangzhou Tower. Guangzhou Opera House has an opera hall, experimental theater, contemporary art museum and other art galleries and three rehearsal halls. It was designed by British Iraqi designer Zaha Hadid and is known as the Rounded Double Pebbles. The main building is black, white and gray. Unfortunately, I couldn't get in because there was no performance on the day I went there

"Riverdance" originated in Ireland and is also known as a legendary tap dance troupe of the century. It has now traveled to four continents and nearly 200 countries. More than 25 million people have watched this stunning, fast-paced show. Through the performers' body language, neat movements, and elegant emotions, dance is not just dance, but can directly impact the visual and auditory nerves, and interpret art with the body. The biggest feature of "Riverdance" is that it brings traditional Irish culture to the world, combining its immigration history with unique art and culture. The performance incorporates Spanish flamenco, Russian ballet, Latin American and American tap dance, and brings together top performing dancers from all over the world. It is produced by Broadway super producer Moya Doherty and composed by Grammy composer Bill Whelan, upgrading the dance performance into a complete ballet. During the performance, you can see the opening dance of female dancers, evoking the flow of rivers, and then the appearance of male dancers means the awakening of the earth. Through explosive power, the power of the rivers is gathered, symbolizing the surge of new life, until the last chapter of "Homeland of the Soul", all dancers stand in a line and dance together, symbolizing the harmonious coexistence of all life and the earth. It happened to be the Guangzhou stop of the "Riverdance" 25th Anniversary World Tour. The theater was packed, the audience was very engaged, the atmosphere was warm, and it gave me an unforgettable night! #Riverdance #Guangzhou #Guangzhou Opera House #25thAnniversary

Location: Guangzhou Opera House How to get there: Take the APM Line to the Grand Theater Station, exit from Exit A and walk for five minutes. Tips for traveling🎈: 1. It is best to go in the evening on a sunny day☀️, so that it won’t be too hot and you can take pictures of the buildings before and after the lights are turned on. 2. The camera positions 📷 for the photos I took are easy to find. You can find them by just walking around nearby. 3. If there is a model holding an umbrella in the middle of Picture 1☔️, the effect will be better. Bringing a model under the stairs of the building can take great photos next to the pool and with the silhouette of the Guangzhou Tower.

#Greater Bay Area Attractions The Guangzhou Grand Theater located in Zhujiang New Town is one of the landmark buildings in Guangzhou. Its unique architectural design is quite eye-catching and has been one of the popular places for tourists to take photos. Especially in the evening, when the lights are on, it looks even more special when photographed. If you like music and opera, you can go to the official website of the Grand Theater to see if there are any performances of interest. 📍Address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, East District, Tianhe Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 🚇Public Transportation: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station, Line 3 Zhujiang New Town Station Exit B1 ⚠ If not to watch the performance, the public must attend a guided tour of the theater Tour hours: Saturdays, Sundays and national statutory holidays AM: 10:00/11:00; Afternoon: 13:00/14:00/15:00/16:00

It was an amazing trip to this place of Guangzhou. I like the vibes so much. It was too crowded but you can enjoy yourself as much as you can 🫂

#GreaterBayAreaFun #Guangzhou The Guangzhou Grand Theater located in Huacheng Square is indeed a good place to take pictures, especially at night. The unique architectural appearance is better with the surrounding environment. ✅ Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station

Guangzhou Opera House is one of the prides of this city. This modern building located in the heart of Guangzhou is renowned for its unique design and multi-functional performance venue. The Guangzhou Opera House is an integral part of the Greater Bay Area’s entertainment scene, providing an artistic and cultural environment for tourists and local residents. The appearance of Guangzhou Opera House is like a huge silver-white ship, quietly anchored on the bank of the Pearl River. Its design is unique and ingenious, fully demonstrating the beauty and creativity of modern architecture. Whether it is day or night, the Grand Theatre exudes charming charm and becomes a part of Guangzhou city skyline. When you enter the Guangzhou Opera House, you will be impressed by its magnificent atmosphere. The spacious and soaring lobby is filled with artworks and designer decorations, which are dazzling. The theater is equipped with advanced sound and stage facilities, and regularly hosts various concerts, drama performances and dance performances. Whether you're interested in classical music, pop or drama, you'll find something to suit your needs here. Phantom of the Opera (Chinese translation: Phantom of the Opera) is being performed now. You can go to watch the opera and feel the cultural atmosphere for as low as 280 yuan. It is definitely worth it. Guangzhou Opera House is also a stage for young artists to showcase their talents. Various emerging artists often perform here, providing them with an opportunity to showcase themselves. At the same time, the theater also actively organizes art exchange activities, attracting artists and audiences from all over the world. In addition to performing arts, Guangzhou Opera House also regularly holds art exhibitions and cultural lectures, enriching the cultural life of citizens. This is not only an entertainment venue, but also a cultural palace that integrates art and education. In summary, Guangzhou Opera House is a shining pearl of Guangzhou's urban culture. It attracts countless tourists and art lovers with its unique architectural style and diverse art programs. Whether you are from the local area or from other places, when you come to Guangzhou Opera House, you can find your own art feast in this dreamland. #Greater Bay Area Fun #Guangzhou Opera House #Arts and Culture #Classic Performances #Dream by the Pearl River #Dream City

#Fun in the Greater Bay Area The Guangzhou Grand Theater located in Zhujiang New Town is one of the landmark buildings in Guangzhou. Its unique architectural design is quite eye-catching and has been one of the popular places for tourists to take photos. Especially in the evening, when the lights are on, it looks even more special when photographed. If you like music and opera, you can go to the official website of the Grand Theater to see if there are any performances of interest. 📍Address: No. 1, Zhujiang West Road, East District, Tianhe Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou 🚇Public Transportation: Metro APM Line Grand Theater Station, Line 3 Pearl River New Town Station Exit B1 ⚠ If not to watch the performance, the public must attend a guided tour of the theater Saturdays, Sundays and national statutory holidays AM: 10:00/11:00; Afternoon: 13:00/14:00/15:00/16:00

"Transformation into a Butterfly" takes the tragic and romantic classic love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai as the storyline, and uses the image of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai transforming into butterflies as the symbol of love. It combines the philosophical thought of Zhuang Zhou's transformation into a butterfly, firmly grasps the image of "butterfly", and perfectly combines the natural process of the butterfly breaking out of its cocoon and transforming into a butterfly with the process of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai's life-and-death love. The play invited top domestic artists including chief director Zhao Ming, screenwriter Yu Rongjun, art director Ning Genfu, stage designer Qin Liyun, and costume designer Li Ruiding to participate in the meticulous production. It tells Chinese stories in diverse artistic languages ​​such as acrobatics, dance, and drama, and reshapes classics with modern techniques. "Acrobatics has been my dream. When I first performed 'The Butterfly' on the Spring Festival Gala, I wanted to expand the five-minute clip into an acrobatics show," Zhao Ming said. Today is actually the day when his dream came true. Wu Zhengdan, general manager, artistic director and leading actress of Guangzhou Acrobatic Art Theater, had this dream 18 years ago. "I came to Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe with this goal in mind. I am very excited after completing this performance today. I hope that "The Butterfly" can become an acrobatic drama that can be preserved and spread abroad, and become a drama that can tell Chinese stories well on the international stage. #China #Guangzhou #Acrobatics #Stage Play #Guangzhou Opera House #Disc

Guangzhou Opera House is a modern building located in the center of Guangzhou, standing in the central business district of Guangzhou. When I first came to the Grand Theatre, I was shocked by its unique appearance. The building was designed by the late internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Its streamlined shape and white marble walls are impressive. Due to its unique appearance, Guangzhou Opera House attracts many tourists to stop and take pictures. In addition to being one of Guangzhou's landmark buildings, it is also one of the theaters that has been honored as one of the "Top Ten Opera Houses in the World". As a palace of art and culture, Guangzhou Opera House is a platform for cultural exchange at home and abroad. Guangzhou Opera House is located in the center of Guangzhou, with a very advantageous geographical location. Take the Zhujiang New Town Automated People Transport System to the Grand Theatre Station and then walk a short distance to the Guangzhou Opera House. #Guangzhou Attractions

Guangzhou Grand Theatre, the network red photo good place ~ Guangzhou Grand Theatre like two pieces of Lingshi washed by the Pearl River water, the shape is strange, complex and changeable, full of whimsy. Since the official opening of the theatre, as of June 2012, it has ushered in more than 600 high-level and domestic and international performances, including the opening performance "Turandot", the world classic opera "Tos" Card, the world classic musical "Mama Mia" Chinese version, one of the world's three major tenors Carreras, the world famous cellist Ma Youyou, the second world commander Lorraine 61 Mazel. Guangzhou Grand Theatre Designer is the winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize - designed by Zaha Hadid, with a modern and super-simple style, with black and white, very line-like. How to shoot at various angles is good-looking, and there are very few people. The outside is free. When you go inside, you need to buy a ticket. The time is limited. I shoot outside. Oh, there is time to go inside, the photo inside is better, the underground one and The photo taken on the trail leading to the parking lot is also very nice. Guangzhou Grand Theatre is not only a cultural landmark, but also an intriguing cultural symbol, unique and modern. She is quietly leading the modern urbanites to be busy, to find the true meaning of life, to listen to the classics, to feel the culture, to let themselves enjoy the beauty of life, to feel with the heart. It also embodies the concept of harmony between people and people and art.

I like all buildings with a sense of design. The Guangzhou Grand Theatre is the first debut in China by the talented designer Zaha Hadid who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize... The overall color is black and white From the inside to the outside, it looks very high-grade. The exterior is like two pieces of stone that have been washed by the Pearl River. It is very textured. It is surrounded by high-rise buildings and small waists. Every corner is a minute-by-minute rhythm. ...... and the silhouette of the Guangzhou Tower are particularly like, but if you are short, you cant shoot the effect. For example, I am haha, so I can only let LG be a model. The position is up on the bottom of the theater. Out of the gap in the city; 4's reflection is also very like, you can shoot with a large scene, people will appear smaller, but the design is super strong; Address: Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Zhujiang West Road No. 1 Traffic: Metro Line 5 / Line 3 Zhujiang New City B1 exit Tickets: 30 yuan / person, if you just take pictures outside, then free

Designed by Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, the modern black and white building has no vertical walls and is decorated with irregular geometric design to fill the future of science and technology. tips: You can enter the exhibition after you have bought a ticket.