There were many Chinese folktales and legends. 1 Journey to the West: The story of Sun Wukong and the others who went to the Western Paradise is one of the most famous mythological novels in ancient China. The Legend of the White Snake: It tells the story of the White Lady stealing the immortal grass, saving her husband, fighting monsters and so on. It is one of the most famous love myths in China. Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: It is one of the most famous collections of short stories in China. The Romance of the Gods: The story of Jiang Ziya helping King Wen of Zhou to crusade against the Shang Dynasty is one of the most famous myths in China. 5 Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai: The story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai falling in love but being opposed by their parents is one of the most famous love legends in China. The Origin of the White Snake: The story of the White Lady rediscovering Xu Xian is one of the most recent movies released in China. These legends held a very important position in the hearts of the Chinese people, and were widely spread and deeply rooted in their hearts.