Han Jianye: The essence of Chinese dragon culture is "reverence to heaven and ancestors", which contains many outstanding characteristics. dragon totem has been continuously passed down from prehistoric and historical periods to the present.

dragon worship is often associated with astronomy, observation and timing, embodying the outstanding innovation of Chinese civilization. dragon images and concepts are spread across the land of China, and are similar throughout the country, embody the outstanding unity of Chinese civilisation. There are dragons in China because the Chinese consider themselves to be the sons and grandsons of the dragon.