Zheng He, a famous Chinese explorer and admiral, led several expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East and East Africa during the early 15th century.

Empress Dowager Ci Xi, a prominent figure in Chinese history, was a powerful and controversial ruler who played a significant role in the decline of the Qing dynasty.

Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire who conquered vast territories across Asia and Europe, known for his military genius and unifying leadership.

Wu Zetian, China's only recorded empress, was initially a concubine to Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). When he died, Wu married his successor, Emperor Gaozong, and ruled the country in her own right after Gaozong suffered a stroke.

Tao Yuanming, a famous Chinese poet and writer, was known for his idyllic and introspective works that celebrated the pleasures of rural life and criticized the corruption of the government.

Cao Cao, a famous Chinese figure, was a prominent warlord and politician during the Three Kingdoms period known for his military strategy and political cunning.

Hua Mulan's story was originally presented in a folksong, known as the "Ballad of Mulan," from the Northern Dynasties (386-581). The ancient Chinese heroine was loyal, filial and righteous, defeating invading ethnic groups through military service.

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.