The mystery of Asia and body art have made Chinese dragon tattoos hugely popular. Once a symbol of gangs or organized crime, today they are widespread among mostly male body art aficionados. An affectionate term for the Chinese is the "Lung Tik Chuan Ren" or "descendants of the dragon". Before getting a dragon, you may be interested to know that there are actually nine types of Chinese dragons, The Horned Dragon, The Celestial Dragon, The Earth Dragon, The Spiritual Dragon, The Treasure Dragon, The Winged Dragon, The Coiling Dragon, The Yellow Dragon - plus finally the Dragon King.
Chinese dragon tattoos have particular appeal because of their very foreign nature. The meaning is hidden to most and sometimes never revealed by the bearer, only to a close friend or lover. It may be wise for anyone considering getting this type of tattoo have a conversation with a trusted Chinese friend or acquaintance to ensure that the meaning of the Chinese symbols represent the feeling the subject intends to carry on his or her body for life.
The most common Chinese dragon tattoos are simple ones in meaning, expressing love, power, happiness. Dragons are mysterious in mythology. In Western and European cultures, the dragon is feared and perhaps even loathed. However, in Asia, it is the opposite. The all powerful dragon is a revered and worshiped creature long hailed for its kindness and wisdom, and its presence as body art can make a powerful statement about your attitude to this world we live in.
