An impressive video has emerged from China of a kung fu man climbing a ladder with 21 swords placed as rungs.

The footage, captured in Putian, Fujian Province last Wednesday, shows the barefoot man climbing onto the top of the 17-metre-high ladder with ease.

Then, he throws bronze coins, which represent safeness, wealth and luck down to the audience.

It is reportedly a traditional activity in the village, which dates back from the Ming Dynasty.