Giant Chinese dragon lantern glowing at night festival waterfront
Signature Collection

Chinese Dragon Lanterns

The dragon is the soul of Zigong craft — and our signature collection. From 30-metre coiling centrepieces to animatronic fire-breathers, every dragon is built by the artisans whose families have made them for generations.

01Specifications

Engineering specs

Spec Sheet

Dragon Lantern Standards

Length Range5 m — 30 m body span; segment-linked for transport
Frame MaterialGalvanised Q235 steel, articulating segment linkage
FabricFire-retardant silk, scale-layered with gradient dye zones
Lighting24V low-voltage LED, scale-by-scale dimming; mist option
Power Supply110/220V AC 50/60Hz mains input; 50—800W by scale
Operating Temperature-30°C to +50°C rated components and sealing
Export ClassificationHS code 9505.90.00.00 — festival & entertainment articles
IP RatingIP65 standard; IP67 for water-adjacent placements
Wind RatingCalculated to 10 Beaufort for elevated installations
Motion OptionHead sweep, jaw, breathing chest, full-body undulation
InstallationSegment crane-lift or manual assembly; integrated lift points
Design HeritageZigong dragon lineage, Tang-dynasty proportions
02Product Catalogue

The dragon catalogue

Newest additions first — this list grows as new pieces enter the catalogue. Every dragon can be re-scaled, re-coloured or fully customised.

Coiling Heaven Dragon golden lantern coiling at night

Coiling Heaven Dragon

A 30-metre golden dragon that spirals overhead — the signature centrepiece of Zigong craft.

Added 2026-08-24
Nine-Dragon Wall dragon head lantern close-up detail

Nine-Dragon Wall

A freestanding illuminated wall of nine relief dragons, each in its own colour programme.

Added 2026-07-18
Dragon Boat Lantern dragon display over waterfront at night

Dragon Boat Lantern

A glowing dragon boat with oars in motion, built for waterfront venues.

Added 2026-06-12
03Related Projects

Built with this collection

04FAQ

Dragon lantern questions

We build dragons up to 30 metres in body span. Long dragons are constructed as articulating steel segments linked on-site, which also keeps shipping efficient — a 30-metre dragon travels in two 40ft containers.

Yes. Popular motion packages include head sweep, jaw movement, breathing chest expansion and full-body undulation. Motion, lighting and optional mist are pre-programmed together for a single operating rhythm.

Yes. Our dragons follow the Zigong lineage — Tang-dynasty head proportions, flowing whiskers, and scale-by-scale silk layering. We can also work to a specific regional style or fully custom design if your brief calls for it.

Yes. Facade-wrapping dragons are engineered with a structural review report covering wind load, anchoring and lift strategy. We have delivered 20-metre facade dragons rated to 10 Beaufort.

Ready for your own dragon?

Tell us the venue, span and mood you want — we will design a dragon worthy of it.

Start a Custom Project →