Zhuangzi, Song Guomeng (now the northeast of Shangqiu, Henan Province, and now Mengcheng County, Anhui Province). Laozi is a native of Kuxian (now Luyi, Henan, and Guoyang, Anhui).

Laozi, whose surname is Li Ming 'er, the word Bo Yang, or Bo Yang, was born at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. His date of birth and death is unknown, and his place of origin is also controversial. Historical Records and other records show that Laozi was born in Chu or Chen.