Chang’e Flies to the Moon: The Lonely Palace in the Night Sky

After Hou Yi saved the world by shooting down nine suns, he received an elixir of immortality. But the gift brought a difficult fate.In this episode, we tell the famous myth of Chang’e flying to the moon. After drinking the elixir, Chang’e rose into the night sky and became the immortal goddess of the moon palace, forever separated from Hou Yi on earth.This story is one of the most beloved myths in Chinese culture. It is connected with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon, reunion, separation, memory, and longing.This is Episode 9 of Chinese Mythology Stories.Source note: This episode is based on traditional Chinese mythology. The script has been rewritten, edited, and produced as an original educational audio story.