Culture&Life | Tourism & economy flourish at "cradle of Chinese acrobatics" in N China's Wuqiao-Xinhua
Culture&Life | Tourism & economy flourish at "cradle of Chinese acrobatics" in N China's Wuqiao
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-06-08 16:34:15
An acrobat performs a musical instrument stunt at Wuqiao Acrobatics World in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)
CANGZHOU, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Renowned as the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao County has developed a rich acrobatic tradition with a history spanning more than two millennia.
While preserving its traditional art, the county is also leveraging its unique cultural legacy to spur economic growth and improve residents' quality of life.
Landmark projects, such as Wuqiao Acrobatics World and acrobatics museum, have been built to boost local tourism, attracting numerous acrobatics enthusiasts from home and abroad.
Trainees practise acrobatics moves in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)A student from Nepal (C) tries an acrobatics move in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)Song Zhihua, manager of a restaurant, performs acrobatics to entertain her customers at a restaurant in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Song)An acrobat performs at Wuqiao Acrobatics World in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Photo by Ji Mingwei/Xinhua)Acrobats perform at Wuqiao Acrobatics Fantasy and Joy City in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Photo by Liu Zhenrui/Xinhua)An entertainer performs magics at Wuqiao Acrobatics World in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. (Photo by Ji Mingwei/Xinhua)■
