1. Theatre
Visitor to China are invariable enthralled by the traditional Chinese theater that is teeming with so many local operas. While the Peking Opera commands a national following, the various provinces have their own operas, which are loved by locals and tourists alike for their unique artistic appeal。

2. Music & Dance
Traditional Chinese music figures prominently on the world musical scene. There are numerous traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as Bianzhong(bell chimes), Zheng(zither-like instrument with 21 or 25 strings), Xun(egg-shaped holed wind instrument) and Erhu(Chinese violin), which never fail to mesmerize the listener with tones ranging from the wistful to the melodious. The Chinese of various ethnic backgrounds are born singers and dancers. Local operas and folk singing and dancing are a must for any visitor to this country.

3. Acrobatics & Gongfu
China is a world-renowned land of acrobatics and martial arts. There are many top-notch acrobatic troupes, including the China Acrobatics Troupe, the Beijing Acrobatics Troupes, etc. Wuqiao County, Hebei Province, is the venue of an annual international acrobatic festival. Chinese acrobats have developed an endless number of stunts, which have won many awards in international competitions. Chinese Gongfu(martial arts) is so prestigious on the global scene that Zhengzhou, Henan Province, has become the center for Gongfu Lovers who congregate there for an annual international Gongfu festival. Every morning street corners and public parks are thronged with people practicing Chinese martial arts.

4. Recreation & Sports
Sophisticated recreational and sports facilities have found their way into China by riding the burgeoning Chinese economy. Most of the nation's 5,000 hotels are equipped with certain kinds of such facilities, including golf courses, bowling alleys, sailing boats and diving facilities. Nightclubs, recreational centers, karaoke clubs, and ballrooms in major cities are favorite hideaways for tourists from various parts of the world.