The collection
Love Legends
Stories that outlived the centuries.
LegendA star legend with many later tellings
The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl: The Story behind Qixi
A river of stars separates Niulang and Zhinü, until a bridge of magpies grants the lovers one annual reunion.
2 min read
LegendPremodern tale; influential Ming and Qing versions
The Legend of the White Snake: Love across Two Worlds
Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian’s marriage joins the human and spirit worlds in a story with remarkably different endings.
2 min read
LegendA legend retold across generations
The Butterfly Lovers: Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai
Two classmates, a marriage arranged elsewhere, and a pair of butterflies: discover the story behind China’s enduring love legend.
2 min read