What is the significance of the Jianglong sculpture in Qiantang, Hangzhou?

The creative idea of ??the Hangzhou Qiantang River Dragon Sculpture comes from the legend of "The King of Qian shoots the tide to control the water", which symbolizes good weather.

The total height of the Qiantang River Dragon sculpture in Hangzhou is 48 meters. The Qianjiang Dragon made of bronze is held up on a granite base. The dragon is 27.1 meters high and weighs 110 tons. The "Qianjiang Dragon" dragon head looks east. It means that the billowing money flows eastward into the sea, benefiting the people. The high-upturned tail of the "Qianjiang Dragon" is like a burning torch, symbolizing the rapid development of Binjiang District of Hangzhou High-tech Zone.

The circular lines surrounding the dragon's body in the "Qianjiang Dragon" resemble the surging tides of the Qianjiang River, while the sharp arrows flying from west to east make the historical feat of King Qian shooting the tides artistically Show it. On the "Qianjiang Dragon" platform, four creeping little dragons in the southeast, northwest and northwest under the waves seem to be obeying the control of the people of Qianjiang, working hard to turn water hazards into water resources.

Historical allusions to the dragon sculptures on the Qiantang River in Hangzhou

Legend has it that in ancient times, the turbulent tides of the Qiantang River often overflowed, harming people on both sides of the strait. King Qian of Wuyue led his archers and people to shoot tidal waves to control the river. Qianjiang Dragon, who controlled the water, was moved by the feats of King Qian and the people, and helped King Qian to successfully control the river and build ponds to benefit the people.

According to this ancient allusion, this sculpture of "Qianjiang Dragon" was born on the bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou. The giant bronze dragon sculpture named "Qianjiang Dragon" was designed by the famous artist Han Meilin Designed, cast in 110 tons of bronze. With a total weight of more than 300 tons, it is known as "China's No. 1 Dragon".

The giant bronze sculpture "Qian Wang Shooting Tide" standing at the intersection of Wentao Road and Jianghong Road on the bank of Qiantang River shows its majestic and majestic true appearance. It echoes the large sculpture "Qianjiang Dragon" on the shoreline of the Binjiang Park to the east, interweaves with tides and arrows, and blends harmoniously with the landscape along the river, complementing each other.