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Chinese Dragon Pattern Design on Banknote

Chinese Dragon Symbol on red wall

In East Asian mythologies, the dragon retains its prestige and is conceived as a beneficent creature, means power and royalty, emblem of the imperial family.

dragon statue around the pole in a shrine isolated on white background

Chinese door handle

Paper-cut dragon in old instant photo frame with Year of the Dragon in 2024

The Baipu Temple, 2 hours drive-way from the city center, is hidden between mountains and forests and was built in the early Liao Dynasty, about 900 years ago. The surroundings are beautiful, but what brings the most attention are the temple’s outdoor religious buildings with their unique shapes, and are considered the most surrealist temple in Beijing. The temple is named “White Waterfall Temple” because of its backing two waterfalls. In its heyday, the number of monks in Baipu Temple reached 100.

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Chinese Dragon and phoenix pattern background

traditional Chinese knocker on the wooden door

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Temple with dragon building statue

Chinese folk dragon dance props

Beijing Temple of Heaven, Chinese traditional style architectural decoration

Chinese Dragon with Chinese New Year in 2012.

Roof charm depicting a dragon

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Figure in Zhinan Temple, Taiwan, China, Asia

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A circular carving of a golden dragon mounted on the shrine's wall symbolizes good luck, power and authority. It is a beautiful work of art that reflects the art and culture of China and East Asia.

Chinese New Year paper-cut decorations

Traditional golden chinese dragon wood carved against marble background

glazed stone dragon on the wall in the forbidden city, Beijing, China

Colorful dragon statue at a Chinese temple in Thailand

This image showcases an exquisitely detailed wooden carving of a dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and good fortune in many cultures. The dragon is depicted with a fierce expression, its body coiled in a dynamic pose that conveys movement and energy. The carving is rich in texture, with each scale and feather-like appendage meticulously rendered to create a lifelike representation. The warm, golden-brown tones of the wood enhance the depth and dimensionality of the carving, highlighting the artist's skill in manipulating the material to bring the dragon to life. This piece likely serves both a decorative and a symbolic purpose, embodying cultural heritage and the reverence for mythical creatures. It may be part of a larger architectural structure or a standalone piece intended for contemplation and admiration of the artisan's work.

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