The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary xian (immortals) in Chinese mythology; folk religion and Taoism. The Eight Immortals are believed to have been born in either the Tang or Song Dynasty; though they were first described in the Yuan Dynasty; most likely named after the Eight Immortals Scholars of the Han.

The names of the Immortals were: He Xiangu; Cao Guojiu; Li Tieguai; Lan Caihe; Lu Dongbin; Han Xiangzi; Zhang Guolao; and Zhongli Quan. They were each said to have in their possession a tool with which they could transfer their power to and either bestow life or destroy evil; known as the 'Covert Eight Immortals'. They were believed to have lived on a group of five islands; including Penglai Mountain-Island; in the Bohai Sea.

The Eight Immortals are considered signs of longevity and prosperity; and are very popular in art and literature. They are a commonly seen element in secular Chinese culture and revered by Taoists; with many shrines dedicated to them scattered throughout China; Taiwan and Singapore.