Highlights: 

  • Admire the stunts of the acrobats
  • Enjoy the combination of traditional Chinese acrobatic arts and modern technology

Tour Description: 
Chinese acrobatics is a pearl in the treasure house and ranks among the best arts in the world. The history of acrobatic show has been existent for more than two thousand years. Since the middle of this century, great efforts to foster and develop national arts and acrobatics have gained a new life.

The acrobatic shows is characterized by feats of strength and daring performed cleverly, precisely and accurately, and the ability of retaining balance in motion. To become a competent acrobat, students must has long stressed the basic training of the waist and legs from the time they are only 6 or 7 years old. Because the techniques employed in acrobatics are extremely difficult and risky, students must endure a good deal of pains for their gain.

Chinese acrobatics has maintained a strict master-apprentice system and has been closely related to other forms of the performing arts. Chinese acrobatics is an art that was handed down from one generation of a family to another, as well as from master to apprentice. Some Chinese localities are celebrated for acrobatics.

In the long course of development, the Chinese acrobatic art has formed its own style. The ancient acrobatics stemmed from the people’s life and had a close link with their life and productive labor. Instruments of labor like tridents, wicker rings, tables, chairs, jars, plates, and bowls were used in their performances of “Lion Dance”, “Flying Trident”, “Spring-Board Stunts”, “Balance on Chairs”, “Jar Tricks”, “Hoop Diving” and etc. When you watch a acrobatics show, you are strongly impacted both mentally and physically. It is truly and unforgettable experience.

It’s never exaggerated to say that Chinese acrobatics are one of the best in the world. During your visit to China, you can’t miss the breathtaking acrobatic shows. The highly-skilled acrobats have spent decades on perfecting their stunts. Dressed in colorful costumes, they will demonstrate astonishing gymnastic feats and well-coordinated actions to the catchy music. Hold your breath because some acts look dangerous and may make your nerves strained!

What’s Included:

  • Return transfers with driver and guide
  • Entrance tickets

Please note: All Freedom Day descriptions represent a typical itinerary and may not operate exactly as described. Local operators may vary from time to time.

Acrobatic Show, Beijing is available in the following itineraries:
The Very Best of China Tour