Among Chinese alchemists, belief in physical immortality appears to date back at least to the eighth century B.C.E., and the possibility of attaining it by means of magic potions, to the fourth century B.C.E.
Hiina alkeemikud uskusid inimkeha surematusse vähemalt 8. sajandil e.m.a, ning juba 4. sajandil e.m.a usuti selle saavutamise võimalikkusesse võlujookide tarvitamise teel.