The classic Ming dynasty novel by [[吴承恩|吳承恩|wu2 cheng2 en1]], one of the Four Great Classical Novels; follows the monk Xuanzang and his disciples on a quest to India

the classic satirical novel by Jonathan Swift first published in 1726

One of three Ming dynasty sequels to the classic novel [[西游记|西遊記|xi1 you2 ji4]]

A famous late Qing Dynasty novel by [[刘鹗|劉鶚|liu2 e4]], featuring a wandering doctor who reflects on social and political corruption; one of the four Great Exposure Novels of the late Qing period

One of three Ming dynasty sequels to the novel [[西游记|西遊記|xi1 you2 ji4]]

historical travelogue written by Li Zhichang, documenting the journey of the Daoist monk Qiu Chuji from northern China to Central Asia to meet Genghis Khan

A Ming dynasty book consisting of the travel journals of [[徐霞客|徐霞客|xu2 xia2 ke4]]; it is a foundational work in Chinese geography, geology, and literature, covering observations of topography, botany, and local customs.