Find Chinese Novel Sources Online
NovelHub supports importing from JJWXC, Qidian, QDMM, and Fanqie. Here's an overview of the Chinese web novel landscape to help you find novels worth reading.
Supported platforms
JJWXC (晋江文学城)
URL: www.jjwxc.net
One of China's largest web novel platforms, especially known for romance, danmei (BL), and female-oriented fiction.
Good for: Romance, historical fiction, danmei, modern love stories
Search tips: Use the search bar on the homepage. Filter by category (现代, 古代, 幻想) to narrow results.
Qidian (起点中文网)
URL: www.qidian.com
The largest web novel platform in China. It covers every genre — xianxia, xuanhuan, urban, sci-fi, gaming, and more.
Good for: Xianxia, cultivation, fantasy, action, litRPG
Search tips: Check the rankings (排行榜) for top-rated and most popular novels. Filter by genre using the category tabs.
QDMM (起点女生网)
URL: www.qdmm.com
Qidian's female-oriented sister site, focusing on romance, historical fiction, and stories with female protagonists.
Good for: Romance, historical romance, female-led stories
Search tips: Similar to Qidian, browse rankings and use category filters.
Fanqie (番茄小说)
URL: fanqienovel.com
A free web novel platform owned by ByteDance. All content is free to read.
Good for: Free content, casual reading, various genres
Search tips: Browse by category or check what's trending on the homepage.
Getting the right URL
When you find a novel you want to import:
- Go to the novel's main page (not a chapter page)
- Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
- Paste it into the NovelHub SmartImporter
Novel URLs look like:
https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=123456https://www.qidian.com/book/1010809806
Avoid:
- Shortened links
- Redirect URLs
- Share links with extra tracking parameters
About VIP and paid chapters
Most platforms have free and paid content. NovelHub can import chapters your browser session can legitimately access on the source site. If a chapter is locked or VIP-only, unlock it on the source platform first. NovelHub does not bypass paywalls.
Typically, the first portion of a novel is free, with later chapters requiring payment. This varies by platform and novel.
Tips for finding good novels
Check ratings and reviews. Most platforms show reader ratings. High-rated novels are more likely to be worth your time.
Look at chapter count. Novels with hundreds of chapters are usually completed or long-running. Shorter novels (20-100 chapters) are often complete stories.
Read the description. Descriptions are in Chinese, but you can get the gist through machine translation. Look for genres and themes you enjoy.
Try the first few chapters. Import and translate just the first chapter to see if you like the writing style before committing to a full novel.
Browse by tags — Many platforms have tag systems. If you enjoy a particular trope (穿越 for time travel, 重生 for rebirth, etc.), search by tag.
Need more help?
For issues with importing, see Translate with URL and Import Issues.