"Carp leaping over the Dragon Gate" is a Chinese idiom and cultural allegory that symbolizes a transformative leap to success. It is said to have originated in Hejin City in Shanxi Province, which was known as the "Dragon Gate" in ancient times. Recently, an array of themed merchandise featuring this motif has swept the city. Glazed decorations, wheat straw paintings, lacquerwares and paperweights that blend Chinese cultural heritage with this ancient idiom are proving to be a hit with residents and tourists alike.