2026.02.16 10:51 GMT+8

No filter, no CGI: A big 'dragon-fish' soars above Datong's city walls

Updated 2026.02.16 10:51 GMT+8
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A giant "aoyu," a mythical dragon-fish, appears to glide above Datong's ancient city walls, stunning viewers and going viral online. It's actually a specially designed lantern at the Datong Lantern Festival in Shanxi Province, drawing crowds of visitors. In Chinese mythology, the "aoyu" has a fish's body and a dragon's head, symbolizing good fortune.

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