China’s largest guardian lion statues, with a height of 19.5 meters, are located in Suide County, NW China’s Shaanxi Province. The stone lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament at front doors. Typically made of stone, people believe the lions can ward off evil and protect people from illness. In later years, they became a symbol of social status among military officers in ancient China. | People's Daily, China

Admired for their strength and grandeur, lions have held profound cultural significance in China for a long time. Although these formidable predators are not indigenous to the country, they have always been revered symbols, often appearing in pairs as guardians at the entrances of traditional Chinese buildings. Upon closer inspection, it's easy to see the distinct variations in the appearance of these guardian lion statues, reflecting the diverse historical origins and locations of their creatio