Chinese guardian lions, known as stone lions or kingdom guardian lions, were symbols in ancient times of China. They were traditionally placed in front of royal palaces, royal tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of high-ranking officials and the wealthy from the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD) onwards. They were believed to have strong protective properties. they had. Pairs of protective lions are still decorative symbols in front of the entrances of restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and other busy places in China. In other areas where Chinese immigrants have gathered, protective lions can be seen in areas such as Chinatown.

Beijing, China Date: 2014