In fact, there are nine dragon children that can be found all throughout Chinese art and architecture: Bixi, Chiwen, Pulao, Bi’an, Taotie, Suanni, Yazi, Jiaotu and Baxia. In the book Chinese ...

The Nine Dragons Wall at Beihai Park in Beijing, China. NOVA: The dragon seems to be a popular motif in Chinese art. What is its significance? Wu: Well, the Chinese have regarded themselves as the ...

The image of the Chinese dragon, an animal of legend, originated from totem poles. Legend has it that many tribes settled along the Yellow River about 4,000 years ago, each having its own totem ...

The dragon is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac, and it holds a unique position as the only mythical creature among the 12 zodiac signs. Dragons are also revered as a symbol of good fortune i ...