What is Fenghuang?
[[File:chinese-phoenix-from-nanning.jpg|thumb|250px|Fenghuang sculpture]] '''Fenghuang''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 鳳凰; [[Pinyin]]: Fènghuáng; is the name of two [[Chinese mythology|Chinese mythological]] birds, that were central figures in ancient Chinese cosmology. Sometimes called the Chinese Phoenix, the Fenghuang is a symbol of summer and spiritual balance, and along with the [[dragon]], qilin and [[tortoise]], is one of the most highly revered creatures in [[China|Chinese]] tradition. Its appearance is said to indicate some great event, or to bear testimony to the greatness of a ruler. {{Asia-stub}} [[Category:Chinese mythology]] [[Category:Legendary creatures]]