A talented craftsman named Bai Ou created a 3.7-metre-high dragon sculpture from 500 discarded tires in eastern China.

The cool video was filmed in Zibo City in Shandong Province on September 4.

This masterpiece, a testament to Bai's dedication, took 45 days to complete, utilizing more than 500 tires. Bai's journey to this remarkable creation began seven years ago. Once a welder, he found his true calling in sculpting with used tires, transforming them into artworks.

The choice of a dragon as his subject is deeply personal and culturally significant. Born in the year of the dragon, Bai feels a strong connection to this mythic creature, a symbol of auspiciousness in Chinese culture.

Mr Bai, a university-educated welder, found inspiration in the waste tires that were abundantly present around his home. Following the failure of his earlier business venture due to environmental pollution issues, he innovatively turned to these discarded tires, envisioning a new opportunity to create unique products from them.

On October 25, 2023, in the City of Zibo in Shandong Province, a man showcased his remarkable Chinese dragon sculpture crafted entirely from discarded tires.

The approximately 3.7-metre Chinese tall dragon sculpture cost around 500 scrap tires and took 45 days to make. This magnificent creature was covered in scales meticulously cut and crafted from tires, making it incredibly lifelike and breathtaking.

The creator of this artwork, Mr Bai, studied welding at university. Inspired by the waste tires that were commonly found around his home, he came up with the idea of creating products from them after his previous venture failed due to pollution.

In a media interview, Mr Bai presented the spectacular tire sculptures in his yard like Godzilla and King Kong. By promoting it on social media, Mr. Bai's work has gained a lot of appreciation from people.