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Embark on great audio adventures with a rich collection of Chinese folk legends and historical tales.

Special Bonus Episode for UN Chinese Language Day! Have you ever wondered where the world's oldest continuous writing system came from? Toda...

Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what lo...

From "Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed" to "Mistaking a Toad for a Horse," two short Chinese horse-related tales tell big lessons about talent,...

He rarely spoke. He never boasted. But in the Baoxiang Kingdom, when everyone else failed, the White Dragon Horse drew his sword and reveale...

A dragon-turned horse. A punishment-turned pilgrimage. In this episode of Chinese Folk Tales, we tell the story of the White Dragon Horse fr...

As the Year of the Horse approaches, we're saddling up for a journey through China's timeless horse tales. From Bo Le spotting true talent,...

In this special episode of "Chinese Folk Tales", our journalist Bianca takes you on an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — from the vib...

Over a thousand years ago, an aging doctor discovered that sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of food. In this episode of "Chines...

Tender chicken, spicy chilies, saucy potatoes, and chewy noodles – all piled high on one massive plate. More than just food, Big Plate Chick...

Under the blazing sun of the Taklamakan Desert, one shepherd's clumsy mishap gave birth to a timeless treasure. In this bonus episode of "Ch...

Prof. Zhang Juwen argues that translating "龙" as "dragon" perpetuates colonial discourse. The Chinese loong embodies benevolence, ethics, an...

Folklore expert Professor Zhang Juwen reveals how ancient Chinese folk tales, while adapting, retain their core ethics, fostering global con...

Once upon a time, the desert kingdom lay choked by yellow dust from raging sandstorms, waiting for a miracle to change its fate. How did it...

Have you ever wondered how the very first stringed instrument came into being? Maybe this story can explain the birth of the very special Do...

When times get tough, the Dragon King descends from Heaven to battle the drought – but the arrival of a mysterious demon girl throws everyth...

Born in a small village, she captures the king's heart and rises to greatness, leaving a mark on history with her mastery of Xinjiang's uniq...

Gold coins appear where no one expects…Afanti and his trusty donkey are at it again, showing a greedy man that greed isn't golden. For more...

Meet the legendary donkey-riding Afanti, renowned for his clever solutions. With the wit sharper than any sword, Afanti can always hatch a c...

In this new series of Chinese Folk Tales, we journey to Xinjiang — the vast and enchanting land in far northwest China, home to many ethnic...

Following "Black Myth: Wukong", the new project delves into the legend of Zhong Kui, the fierce ghost hunter of traditional Chinese folklore...

"Ne Zha 2" is a global hit, but in China, Nezha has been a legendary folk hero for centuries! Watch the video and discover the classic tale...

The animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has made history—becoming the first Chinese and first Asian film to surpass 10 billion yuan at the box o...

In this video, join us on a journey through time as we unravel a story behind the legendary creature "Loong" and explore how it has come to...

In this special edition, we're waving goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and welcoming the Year of the Loong, or the Year of the Chinese Drag...

China has some incredible landscapes and science tells us how they have been shaped over millions of years of evolution. Yes, we know about...

Once upon a time, there was a kind and brave young man who ventured up a mountain, fought a monster and saved a princess. This story teaches...

The ancient story of Mulan is an old favorite of many, made more popular outside China with grand movies in recent years. Join us in relivin...

Do you know that for some people the peacock is a symbol of happiness? The Dai people consider it a holy bird and the traditional Peacock Da...

A widow is inspired to create a work of such beauty in our next tale that the fairies steal it away. But the story is really about the son's...

In this episode, prepare to be spellbound as we explore the extraordinary adventures of King Mu of Zhou, a legendary ruler who embarked on a...

In this video, let's meet the mythical hero Shen Nong who is said to be the father of the great system of traditional Chinese herbal medicin...

Our story pays tribute to the mythical hero Shen Nong who is said to be the father of the great system of traditional Chinese herbal medicin...

Did you know that many of the things we use today are credited to one man. Check out the video to know the tale of Lu Ban.

I bet you know all about the many, marvellous and ingenious objects Chinese inventors have created over the centuries. But did you know that...

The Qixi Festival, which is also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. In this video, we take you to discover the mythical romance between Niula...

Two lovers take center stage in our next story in one of the great Chinese Folk Tales. Join us for the romance of Zhi Nyu and Niu Lang, the...

Our story here is a reminder not to be too self-centered. We learn how sometimes we can get so wrapped up in hunting for our own happiness t...

Intertwined by fate and bound together through music, this is one of the most well-known stories about friendship in China. Tune in as we un...

This story tells of how a great friendship led to the creation of a beautiful, historic musical instrument. Listen to the legend of Ma Tou Q...

This story is all about how sometimes when we think we have lost something precious we find it has been with us all the time.

The story serves as a cautionary tale, raising awareness about possible repercussions of being needlessly miserly.

Laozi is one of the most famous ancient Chinese philosophers and in our story he tells us that money isn't everything and that maybe we shou...

When you look up into the sky –there is only one sun. But in this story, there were TEN!

Stories often tell us how it's a good idea to be kind, especially to people we don't know. In this tale we find out that kindness can have m...

Great things can happen when we work together and in this story we remember the importance of honesty, and the benefits of collaboration.

What does it mean to be clever? Even if you are book smart are you really as clever as you think you are?

This is a story all about greed and how taking more than you need could end up costing you everything.

Revisiting ancient and beloved Chinese Folk Tales because all the best stories have something to teach, and when we hear old folk tales once...

Everyone knows the Cinderella story, but did you know that there was a Chinese Cinderella story, from over 1,500 years ago? Instead of a fai...

The Hua Mountain in China is known for its steepness and legend has it that it was split open by a little boy named Chen Xiang. Why would he...