The Ancient Bestiary
Shan Hai Jing Creatures Page 2 of 3
The Ancient World
All Shan Hai Jing Creatures
Beasts, strange peoples, supernatural beings and ancient entries from the Shan Hai Jing archive, newest first.
Beyond the Classic
Explore More Chinese Mythical Creatures
The Shan Hai Jing preserves only one part of China’s vast supernatural world. Continue into dragons, auspicious beasts, spirits, shapeshifters and creatures from folklore and later literature.