Beijing, Hebei tour
Journey to the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics in Hebei province, where ancient traditions meet breathtaking performances in Wuqiao County, just 350km from Beijing.
Located 350km from Beijing, Wuqiao County in the southeast of Hebei province is recognized internationally as the "birthplace of Chinese acrobatics." The history of Wuqiao acrobatics dates back to...
Located 350km from Beijing, Wuqiao County in the southeast of Hebei province is recognized internationally as the "birthplace of Chinese acrobatics."
The history of Wuqiao acrobatics dates back to about two thousand years ago. It is said that the local people from doddering grand parents to toddling infants can all perform some incredible acrobatics!
Wuqiao has a population of over three hundred thousand people, 10% of the population engaged in acrobatics related work. The county boasts of 100 circus troupes, 44 acrobatics training schools with over 20 students each, and a few acrobatics villages. The number of acrobatic actors and learners combined can reach 20,000.
The biennial China Wuqiao International Circus Festival (CWICF) has been held seven times since 1988, one of the three largest acrobatics competition fields in the whole world.
Pick from your hotel in Beijing around 8:00am and transferred to Beijing South Railway Station. Then escorted to your High Speed Train No. G113(09:05/10:18) for the city of Dezhou. Kindly note that you will get off at the city of Dezhou (德州). Upon arrival at Dezhou, your English speaking tour guide will you meet you at the exit of the train station. Then you head to Wuqiao County, 36km north of Dezhou.

First you will visit Wuqiao Acrobatics School, the earlest acrobatic school in China and also a member of the World Acrobatics School Association. It is the most important acrobatics training base in China.
Then move on to Wuqiao Acrobatics World, the only acrobatics theme park in the world with an area of 19,000 square meters. Wandering on the park, you will see acrobatics shows, circus, juggling, Qigong, cross talk, raree show and more.
After the tour in Wuqiao County, you will be transferred back to Dezhou Railway Station for Bullet Train No.D338(1814/1946) back to Beijing South Railway Station. Met and transferred back to your hotel in the downtown of Beijing.
Meal: Chinese Lunch
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and lunch as mentioned | |
| Private vehicle with English speaking guide | |
| Beijing - Dezhou (Wuqiao) - Beijing ( second class ) | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 person | $235 |
| 3-5 persons | $215 |
| 6-9 persons | $185 |
| 10 persons up | $155 |
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