Dragons of East Asia
In East Asia, the concept of dragon appears largely in a form of a Long, a beneficent dragon-like creature from Chinese folklore.
Chinese dragon
In China, depiction of the dragon can be found in artifacts from the Shang and Zhou dynasties with examples dating back to the 16th century BC.
Japanese dragon
Japanese dragon myths amalgamate native legends with imported stories about dragons from China, Korea and India.
Vietnam dragon
Vietnamese dragons are symbolic creatures in the folklore and mythology of Vietnam.
Korean dragon
Korean dragons are legendary creatures in Korean mythology and folklore.