China: The Land of Tattoo Enthusiasts?

We'll admit it: Shanghaiist has got ear- and nose-piercings and he's still thinking of getting more just to freak the hell out of everyone he meets here in China, but somehow he still hasn't found the balls to get his first tattoo yet (not unless there is a general anesthetist on hand in the house to knock him out first, that is). This unconventional show caught our attention because although Chinese characters and designs have long been the favourite of tattoo enthusiasts around the world, you don't really think of China itself as a land of tattoo aficionados, do you?

Shanghaiists who happen to be in Beijing tomorrow can check out the final day of the Tattoo Show Convention China 2007 at the Sunshine Art Space 46 Caochangdi (D Zone) Chaoyang District Beijing. More pictures after the jump.