Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao

Liu Chen (劉晨) and Ruan Zhao (阮肇) were semi-legendary figures active during the Han dynasty, known for their trip to Tiantai Mountain. First described in the early fifth-century zhiguai anthology Youming lu (幽明錄), the legend of Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao has been depicted in paintings, plays, and poetry.

Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao

Liu Chen (劉晨) and Ruan Zhao (阮肇) were semi-legendary figures active during the Han dynasty, known for their trip to Tiantai Mountain. First described in the early fifth-century zhiguai anthology Youming lu (幽明錄), the legend of Liu Chen and Ruan Zhao has been depicted in paintings, plays, and poetry.