Li Ching-Yuen, The Amazing 250 Year-Old Man Li Ching-Yuen {1677 or 1736 - May 6.1933) was a Chinese herbalist, martial artist and tactical advisor. He claimed to be born In 1736, while disputed records suggest 1677. Some claim that LI Ching-Yuen was born in 1677 in Qi Jiang Xian, Szechuan