European and North American folklore is rife with beloved horror stories of werewolves, vampires, goblins and demons. Yet China has a rich history that has spanned thousands of years of civilization. And with that legacy comes amazing monster legends. In this account, we discover the monsters, legends and lore of ghouls, beasts and devils important in folk accounts from China. We delve into stories including the legend of the feared Nian that inspired certain Chinese New Year practices designed to ward off the legendary man-eating beast, discover the awful tales of Jiangshi and the hair raising story of an eerie