Chinese Folk Tales Podcast
1) Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck
Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what looks like bad luck… isn't. From "Tian Ji's Horse Racing" to "...Show More
2) Year of the Horse Special | The Noble Steed and the Toad: Lessons in Judgment and Talent
From "Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed" to "Mistaking a Toad for a Horse," two short Chinese horse-related tales tell big lessons about talent, judgment, and flexibility. (01:05) The story of Bo Le Dis...Show More
3) Year of the Horse Special | The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 2
He rarely spoke. He never boasted. But in the Baoxiang Kingdom, when everyone else failed, the White Dragon Horse drew his sword and revealed his true courage. As the Year of the Horse approaches, lis...Show More
4) The Silent Hero: The White Dragon Horse Part 1 | Year of the Horse Special
A dragon-turned horse. A punishment-turned pilgrimage. In this episode of Chinese Folk Tales, we tell the story of the White Dragon Horse from the classic "Journey to the West" — a silent hero for the...Show More
5) Trailer | Ancient Horse Tales for the Year of the Horse
As the Year of the Horse approaches, we're saddling up for a journey through China's timeless horse tales. From Bo Le spotting true talent, to Tian Ji's clever race, to the White Dragon Horse of Journ...Show More
6) Xinjiang Series | Lively Stories, Vibrant Streets: My Xinjiang Adventure
In this special episode of "Chinese Folk Tales", our journalist Bianca takes you on an unforgettable journey through Xinjiang — from the vibrant Grand Bazaar of Urumqi to the Frog Alley of Turpan. She...Show More
7) Xinjiang Series | A doctor's healing bowl and Xinjiang's famous lamb pilaf
Over a thousand years ago, an aging doctor discovered that sometimes the best medicine comes in the form of food. In this episode of "Chinese Folk Tales: Tales on a Plate", we follow the story of Shou...Show More
Xinjiang Series | A doctor's healing bowl and Xinjiang's famous lamb pilaf
05:17 | Oct 14th, 2025
8) Xinjiang Series | A roadside chicken dish-turned Xinjiang's culinary icon
Tender chicken, spicy chilies, saucy potatoes, and chewy noodles – all piled high on one massive plate. More than just food, Big Plate Chicken is a tale of drivers, highways, and the irresistible joy ...Show More
9) Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang
Under the blazing sun of the Taklamakan Desert, one shepherd's clumsy mishap gave birth to a timeless treasure. In this bonus episode of "Chinese Folk Tales: Tales on a Plate", we trace the quirky leg...Show More
10) Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang: "Loong" is not to be interpreted as a "dragon"
Prof. Zhang Juwen argues that translating "龙" as "dragon" perpetuates colonial discourse. The Chinese loong embodies benevolence, ethics, and hope, fundamentally different from the Western concept. Tr...Show More