Chinese acrobatics is said to have started during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) two thousand years old. The acrobatics became refined during the Han Dynasty (221 BC-220 AD) by which time juggling, fire eating, knife swallowing and tight rope walking were regular features.
In the Tang Dynasty (618-907), acrobatics received royal patronage with shows performed for the imperial court as depicted by a Dunghuang Grotto mural. By the Song Dynasty (960-1279) acrobatics become upstaged by opera as an entertainment for the literati and the ruling class. As it descended to be an entertainment for the ordinary folks, it was continually sustained and nurture by the commoners into the fascinating Chinese acrobatics of today.
It is believed that the performers are trained at a very young age and eventually grow into being an Acrobatics stage performer. This is why the performers know how to put the audience on edge. You can see breath – holding acrobatics and in a few words the best way to describe it and so forth, this show can be so demanding in the timing and the balancing skill it is a verge to the almost impossible.
Such an overwhelming culture shock is not to be missed by the young and old on a visit to Beijing.

If you are traveling in Beijing and haven't seen Peking Opera or Beijing Opera, you should make your time for a watch of the really Chinese traditional show. Viewed as one of the culture treasures of China, Beijing Opera, or Peking Opera is a form of traditional Chinese art with a lot of culture meanings and artistic appeal. Because of Peking opera, Beijing, the capital of China, a city with so much history and culture, becomes a more charming city.
Basic knowledge for a Peking Opera show, there are 5 main roles: the Sheng for male role, the Dan for female role, the Jing, who always have a painted face, for a forceful character, the Mo for old male role and the Chou for male clown role.
Most people are familiar with the masks of Peking opera, or we say it Facial Makeup. Different patterns and colors of facial makeup in Beijing Opera reflect different people's characters, for example, red colored face expresses loyalty, bravery and justice.
Peking Opera costumes include clothing, hat, shoes and accouterments, an important part of Peking opera show. Sometimes Peking Opera costumes don't reflect the season because it is only designed for his role in the play. For Peking Opera stage, it is usually very simple: 1 desk and 2 chairs or so. As different characters coming to the stage, different scenes will be created.

Huangpu River, a symbol of Shanghai, originates in Dianshan Lake and empties into the Yangtze River at Wusongkou (mouth of Wusong River). It is 114 kilometers (71miles) long and 400 meters (0.25 miles) wide. Huangpu River is ice-free year round. The river divides Shanghai into east and west. It is a silent eyewitness to Shanghai's history and its development.
When the sun sets, Huangpu River is veiled in the glittery neon lights on its banks. Cruising on Huangpu River in the evening, visitors can experience its silence and beauty under the moonlight.
Cruising on the Huangpu River has become a must for most visitors to Shanghai. During the cruise, you can find the obvious differences of architecture between the east bank and the west bank. On the west bank, a lot of western-style buildings can be seen, full of exotic flavor, while on the east bank, rows of skyscrapers spring up and rise above the clouds. Whether it is in the daytime or at night, the views along the river are the same beautiful. The great modern skyscrapers and the characteristic buildings in different architectural styles are the best records of the development of the city and the Huangpu River, the birthplace of Shanghai, is the faithful eyewitness.

Give us one day, we'll give you one thousand years!" That is the special slogan of Song Dynasty Town. Bordering on the Qiantang River in the south and lying close to five-cloud Hill in the north, Song Dynasty Town is situated in the southwest part of West Lake scenic area.
With various legendary scenes, picturesque views and moving sights which stem from history and yet appear to be on a higher plane than history itself, Song Dynasty Town represent a wonderful picture in heaven.
The special highlight of the Song Dynasty Town is the grand show of the Romance of the Song Dynasty. It is is a full-length singing and dance performance, based on the historical allusions and mythologies in ancient Hangzhou, merged with the performance of singing, dancing and acrobatics.
With the help of modern hi-tech, the performance takes overwheling visual effects as if the spectators were in a dream. The performance can compares well with the Moulin Rouge of Paris, France and the Show of Las Vegas,U.S.A.
The performance has attracted over 5 million people since it came into stage 8 years ago. To some extent, the tourist who has not watched the show is not a true one visiting Hangzhou.

Ancient China enjoyed one of its most splendid and productive periods during the Tang Dynasty, and Xian at its centre hosts a range of cultural relics dating from this prosperous dynasty. One of the must-see cultural developments dating from this period is Tang Dynasty Music and Dance.
The dance was originally performed as a part of rituals of prayer for a good harvest or a better life. During thousands of year's development, the dance changed from a series of simple postures and gestures to delicate and complex art-form, reaching its peak in the Tang Dynasty. The Music and Dance emphasizes spectacle, with the integration of poems, music, singing, dance and stunning costumes reflecting the celebration of peace. It is a vigorous style of dance, focusing both on a sports style for improving health, and a soft style dance. Empress Wu Zetian established a department in the palace dedicated to training the professional singers and dancers. When these performers returned home, they brought the Tang style music and dance among the people. This in turn enabled the widespread popularization and adoption of the style. Two of the most famous of the ancient dances today are the group performance and the complicated whirling dance, both popularized during the Tang dynasty.
Today the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show offers an insight into this ancient society, retaining its splendid culture and offering the visitor a view of the peaceful life-style of that period. Visitors will gain an impressive view of ancient China, including its splendid history, vibrant arts, distinct traditions and popular customs.

Chinese foot massage originated from China over 5,000 years ago. Its concepts are based on healing by stimulating the acupuncture points based on the principle of reflexology. The treatment combines foot massage pressure points and Chinese herbal medicine.
Foot Massage is based on the premise that our nerve zones or reflex points go from the bottom of our feet to the top of our head, encompassing all vital organs on the way. In China, a trained doctor can put pressure on different meridians or energy lines on the sole and side of the feet to determine the cause of illness.

The Legend of Kung Fu follows the story of a young boy found wandering outside an ancient temple. Like every boy in China, he dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master. On the road to enlightenment the young monk encounters many difficulties and temptations.
The show has English subtitles shown above the stage to keep you informed of the story line. The actors do not speak; the show is all Kung Fu, dance and acrobatics. It is the fusion of modern dance with Chinese traditional arts which make this performance unique and spectacular.
The best Kung Fu practitioners from all over China have been found for this production and it shows on the stage. Their average age is just 17 years old! Additionally the costumes, set design and special effects are up to international standards, created by some of the best stage directors and designers in China.
The Legend of Kung Fu is produced by China's leading performance art production company, China Heaven Creation International Performing Arts.