The Chinese acrobatics has a long history and rich national flavor. It is one of the art forms most popular among the Chinese people.

The acrobatic art has been existent in China for more than two thousand years. As early as the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), there appeared rudiments of acrobatics. By the time of the Han Dynasty (221 BC-220 AD), the acrobatic art or "Hundred Plays" further developed both in contents and varieties. There were superb performances with music accompaniment on the acrobatic stage of two thousand years ago. In the Tang Dynasty, the number of acrobats greatly increased and their performing skills much improved.

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 and articles of daily use such as tables, chairs, jars, plates and bowls were used in their performances.

At present, there are over 120 acrobatic troupes above the county level. More than 12,000 people are involved in performing. Chinese acrobatics has won acclaim and praise from audiences both at home and abroad, and Chinese acrobats won many gold medals in World Acrobatic Festivals in recent years. Cycling With Bowl Piling , Lion Dance and Vocal imitation are the most famous programs.