A giant mechanical artwork is seen breathing fire on a street of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, December 16, 2023. (Photo/CFP)

A giant "creature" appeared on the streets of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, grabbing the spotlight and drawing crowds to take photos. Standing at 15 meters tall and weighing 50 tons, this giant mechanical artwork features a dragon's head on the body of a horse and has carved wooden sections containing a series of inbuilt mechanical devices. A team of more than ten engineers worked together to operate this fire-breathing artwork during the parade. It was made in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

A giant mechanical artwork takes center stage at a parade on a street of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, December 16, 2023. (Photo/CFP)

A giant mechanical artwork takes center stage at a parade on a street of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, December 16, 2023.  (Photo/CFP)

A giant mechanical artwork takes center stage at a parade on a street of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, December 16, 2023.  (Photo/CFP)

Source: CGTN

Editor: Tan Qikuan