One day tour to Wuqiao Circus

Wuqiao Acrobatics (lunch, ticket, insurance incl.), 8:30am-3:30pm, Sep 20

Wuqiao County is internationally recognized as the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics. Located on the southeast tip of Hebei Province, Wuqiao County covers an area of 583 square kilometers with a population of 270,000 and 444 natural villages under its jurisdiction. Acrobatic art has a wide foundation in Wuqiao, and almost each village has acrobats.

Wuqiao acrobatics gained a good reputation and prospered after the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The county has now become the home of Chinese acrobatics. People in Wuqiao today, young or old, almost all possess astonishing acrobatic ability. It is no wonder that the county has produced many of the country's most famous acrobats. Through 2,000 years of accumulated training, they have formed diversified and exquisite techniques.

There are seven Wuqiao acrobatic performance categories in the tour, with 486 repertoires which are a unique combination of acrobatics, dance and martial arts. The performances for example Pits troupes against each other in performing Diabolo; Flying Hats and Pagoda of Bowls, are all superb displays of both modern and traditional acrobatic skills which surely will entertain all visitors.