There are many mythical beasts in ancient China, and here are some of the more common ones:
1. Qinglong: also known as "Canglong", is the oriental god in ancient mythology, symbolizing imperial power;
2. White Tiger: As the god of war and killing, he has many divine powers such as warding off evil and disasters, and represents the West;
3. Vermilion Bird: One of the four spirits, like the other three, derived from the stars, and is the collective name of the seven Nakshatras in the south;
4. Xuanwu: A spiritual creature composed of a turtle and a snake, which is not only a water god, but also a symbol of immortality;
5. Qilin: referred to as "Lin", it is a benevolent beast and rui beast in ancient legends, and is called "four spirits" together with phoenixes, turtles and dragons, and is an animal in ancient Chinese legends;
6. Phoenix: The head is like a chicken, the jaw is like a swallow, the neck is like a snake, the chest is like a hong, and the tail is like a fish, which is a spiritual creature that symbolizes happiness;
7. Turtle: One of the four spirits;
8. Dragon: It can be hidden and visible, ascending to the sky in spring and diving into the abyss in autumn, and is an important symbol of imperial power.
These mythical beasts occupy an important position in ancient Chinese culture, and frequently appear in many fields such as mythology, legends, literature, and art.