Fortune Dragon
The Fortune Dragon or Prosperity Dragon (Malay: Naga Kemakmuran; Chinese: 转运祥龍) is a dragon statue in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat District, Johor, Malaysia. At a length of 115 meters, it is the world's largest and longest dragon tunnel in the world. The status is located within the Che Ann Khor Yong Peng Association building area.[1]
Fortune Dragon | |
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转运祥龍 | |
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Location | |
Location | Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia |
Architecture | |
Style | Dragon |
Groundbreaking | 2013 |
Completed | 12 November 2016 |
Construction cost | MYR8 million |
Specifications | |
Length | 115 meters |
Height (max) | 4.8 meters |
History
The statue sits on a 4-acre of land which was purchased in 2012. In 2013, the groundbreaking ceremony was launched.[2] The statue was constructed with a cost of MYR8 million and was constructed for 1.5 years.[3] It was launched on 12 November 2016 by Johor Sultan Ibrahim Ismail accompanied by Crown Prince Tunku Ismail.[4]
Architecture
The statue has heights ranging from 3.6 to 4.8 meters with 144 steps inside.[2] It is decorated with 42 Chinese paintings.[5][6]
References
- "Sultan Johor Rasmi Terowong Naga Terpanjang Dunia Di Yong Peng" (in Malay). mStar. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- Foong, Pek Yee (11 February 2016). "Enter the dragon". The Star Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- Said, Halim (12 November 2016). "Enter the dragon: Yong Peng's RM8mil dragon tunnel set to draw visitors". New Straits Times Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- Ann, Kathleen Kili (12 November 2016). "Johor Ruler launches world's longest dragon tunnel in Yong Peng". The Star Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- "Johor Ruler launches world's longest dragon tunnel in Yong Peng". 365 News. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- Mohd Yusof, Mohd Fahmi (12 November 2016). "Sultan Johor rasmi terowong naga terpanjang dunia" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 13 November 2016.