Forbidden City, China: Silent sentinels of the Forbidden City, the gargoyles of China stand as witnesses to centuries of imperial history and cultural upheaval. Each intricately designed creature speaks to the resilience of a civilization that has weathered storms and emerged with its identity intact, a testament to the enduring power of tradition and innovation.

In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength, health, and the male element Yang. The dragon is unique because it is the only mythical creature of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac, and babies are born in the year of the dragon more than any other animal.