The Monkey King's Journey to the West

In this epic tale, a mischievous monkey named Sun Wukong acquires supernatural powers and embarks on a journey to India with three companions, including the monk Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie (a half-human, half-pig), and Sha Wujing (a celestial soldier). Along the way, they encounter various challenges and adversaries while collecting sacred scriptures.

The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea

This story revolves around eight legendary immortals who are tasked by heaven to retrieve an elixir that can bring eternal life. They must first cross a perilous sea filled with monstrous creatures before reaching their destination. Each immortal possesses unique abilities that contribute to their successful quest.

Nüwa Creates Humans from Yellow Rock

According to ancient myth, Nüwa is the goddess of creation who repairs heaven after its destruction by creating humans from yellow rock using her magical hammer. She also creates animals and plants for them to inhabit this world.

Chang'e Flies to the Moon

Legend has it that Chang'e was once a mortal woman who accidentally consumed an elixir of immortality given by her lover Hou Yi during his archery contest against nine suns sent down by heaven. After drinking it all in one gulp instead of sharing as intended with her husband and sister-in-law, she ascends into heaven where she becomes the goddess of moonlight.

Zhuang Zhou Meets Butterfly Soul

In this allegorical fable based on Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou's teachings about non-action or wu wei principle in Taoism philosophy, he dreams that he transforms into a butterfly just before waking up only to realize upon regaining consciousness that his dream could have been real if not for reality being illusory itself according to his philosophical perspective.