In China, tigers had a higher status in culture. In traditional Chinese culture, the tiger was regarded as a symbol of strength, courage, mystery, and majesty, and was endowed with many auspicious and sacred meanings. The tiger was regarded as the king of beasts, representing power, wealth, and good luck. Tigers often appeared in many traditional stories, such as the story of Sun Wukong and the tiger in Journey to the West. In contrast, lion culture had a relatively low status in China. Although lions were also powerful species in nature, in traditional Chinese culture, lions were usually seen as pets or animals that symbolized wealth rather than symbols of higher status.