Mythical Lands
Hidden valleys, forbidden peaks, and the legendary locations where martial arts secrets are kept
5 articles
Kunlun Mountain: The Paradise at the Center of the World
Home of the Queen Mother of the West, garden of immortality, and axis of the cosmos — Kunlun is Chinese mythology's most sacred mountain.
Penglai Island: The Legendary Isle of Immortals
Floating in the eastern seas, shrouded in mist, home to the immortals — Penglai is the most enchanting mythical place in Chinese tradition.
The Four Seas and the Shape of the Ancient Chinese World
North, South, East, West — how the Shanhai Jing mapped the world as four wilderness regions surrounding a civilized center.
The Fusang Tree: Where the Suns Rise and the World Begins
A colossal tree in the eastern ocean where ten suns roost — the Fusang Tree is one of Chinese mythology's most spectacular cosmic images.
Exploring Chinese Martial Arts Fiction and the Mythical Jianghu Culture
Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Chinese martial arts fiction and its legendary jianghu world.