The dragon is a major part of the Chinese culture.  Dragons have been worshiped by the Chinese for thousands of years.  They can be found in pottery, paintings, and are featured in many stories and songs.  Dragons can be found throughout China, almost everywhere you look.  Shrines have even been dedicated to them.  That just says that the Chinese really are "Descendents of the Dragon."  

 

 

And if you wish to see some Chinese dragon artifacts, you can visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.