Mythology
Dragons, phoenixes, and the mythological creatures that populate Chinese imagination
5 articles
Chinese Creation Myths: How the World Began
Pangu opens the cosmic egg, Nüwa creates humans from clay, and the Yellow Emperor establishes civilization — China's origin stories.
Journey to the West: A First-Timer's Guide to China's Greatest Novel
A monkey king, a pig monster, a river demon, and a monk walk into an 81-trial pilgrimage — the wildest, deepest, and most beloved novel in Chinese...
The Chinese Zodiac: Complete Guide to the 12 Animals
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit — your complete guide to the 12 zodiac animals, their personalities, and their stories.
The Four Great Folktales of China: Love, Loyalty and Legend
Lady White Snake, Liang-Zhu, Cowherd-Weaver Girl, and Meng Jiangnu — the stories every Chinese person knows by heart.
Journey to the West: Why Sun Wukong Is China's Favorite Character
The Monkey King has been China's most beloved fictional character for five centuries. Here's what makes him impossible to outgrow.