The original Assassin Tattoo opened in Beijing in 2000 by renowned tattoo artist Peng Yang. It was the first professional tattoo studio on mainland China. Peng has established himself as a pioneer in the Chinese tattoo industry. Not content with being known only in China, Peng began guest spotting at some of the most well known studios across the United States. After travelling all over the United States, Yang chose to open his second Assassin Tattoo here in Houston, Texas, bringing with him some outstanding tattoo artists.