神兽

Mythical Creatures

Explore the dragons, phoenixes, qilin, and other legendary beasts of Chinese mythology.

The most powerful and beloved symbol in Chinese culture.

The Chinese unicorn — a creature of peace, purity, and auspicious birth.

The Chinese phoenix — a symbol of virtue, grace, and imperial harmony.

The shape-shifting fox spirit of Chinese mythology — both omen and seductress.

The wealth-attracting beast with a mouth that eats fortune but never lets it escape.

The all-knowing beast who taught the Yellow Emperor about every supernatural creature.

The insatiable beast of greed — a warning against gluttony on ancient bronze vessels.

The colossal fish-bird that transforms and transcends all boundaries.

The beast that gave birth to Chinese New Year.

The hopping corpse of Chinese folklore — a vampire reanimated by yin energy.