chinese culture, chinese film industry, chinese folklore, eerie tales, ghost stories, haunted locations, historical sites in china, journey to the west, out-of-body experience, paranormal experiences, qing xiling mausoleum, supernatural encounters, supernatural phenomena, yang jie

‘Journey to the West’ Director Yang Jie’s Paranormal Encounters

In the following account, renowned Chinese director Yang Jie shares her personal encounters with the supernatural, offering a rare glimpse into the mysterious and often unspoken world of ghostly phenomena. Yang Jie’s personal account On October 2, 1987, we were filming the final scene of Journey to the West at the Qing Xiling Mausoleum, where ...

Mikel Davis

Promotional poster for the 1986 Chinese TV series 'Journey to the West.'

Yang Likun: The Tragic Story of the Most Beautiful Woman in China

Yang Likun was one of the most famous actresses in China for a generation. She was considered the number one beauty in the Chinese film industry, often compared to talented Hollywood actress Vivien Leigh. And she was even named the most beautiful woman in China for over 60 years. Unfortunately, her popularity throughout the entire country made her a target of communist jealousy. Her tragic encounter with the Chinese communist regime reflects the continuing oppression of society as a ...

Michael Segarty

Yang Likun.

Chinese Movie Industry Censoring Ghosts, Tattoos, and Time Machines

China has one of the most heavily censored movie industries in the world, thanks to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, Beijing’s censoring of any content that violates the CCP’s ideologies means that Chinese movies do not get the same level of international appreciation that Hollywood films do. After all, people go to movies to ...

Max Lu

A Chinese actress.