What is the significance of dragon carving in Qiantang River, Hangzhou?

The idea of dragon carving in Qiantang, Hangzhou, originated from the legendary story of "Qian Wang shooting tide to control water", which means good weather.

The total height of the dragon carving in Qiantang River in Hangzhou is 48 meters. Qian Jianglong cast in bronze is supported on a granite pedestal. The dragon height is 27. 1 m and the weight is 1 10 ton. The leader of "Qian Jianglong" looks eastward, which means that the financial resources are extensive and benefit the people. The dragon tail of Qian Jianglong is like a burning torch, symbolizing the rapid development of Binjiang District of Hangzhou High-tech Zone.

The circular lines around the dragon body of Qianjiang Dragon are like turbulent Qian Jiangchao water, and the sharp arrows flying from west to east artistically show the historical feat of Qian Wang shooting tides. On the "Qian Jianglong" platform, four crawling dragons in the southeast and northwest under the waves seem to be following the control of Qianjiang people and trying to turn floods into water conservancy.

Historical allusions of dragon carving in Qiantang River, Hangzhou

Legend has it that in ancient times, the surging tide of Qiantang River often flooded, endangering people on both sides of the strait. Wang Qian, wuyue, led the archers and the people to shoot the tidal waves to harness the river. Qian Jianglong, who was in charge of water, was moved by the feat of Wang Qian and the people, helping Wang Qian successfully harness the river and build ponds to benefit the people.

According to this ancient story, the sculpture of "Qian Jianglong" was born on the bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou. The giant bronze dragon sculpture named "Qian Jianglong" was designed by the famous artist Han Meilin, and the bronze was cast in 1 10 ton. With a total weight of more than 300 tons, it is called the "Dragon of China".

Standing at the intersection of Wen Tao Road and Jianghong Road on the Qiantang River, the bronze giant sculpture "Wang Qian Shechao" shows its magnificent and magnificent true content. It echoes with the large-scale waterfront sculpture "Qian Jianglong" in the East Riverside Park, where tides and arrows interweave and blend harmoniously with the landscape along the river, bringing out the best in each other.