Who is Wukong?

Wukong (Sun Wukong) is a household name in China, a super hero known to virtually everyone. He is one of the most important protagonists in the famous Chinese classical novel "Journey to the West". It is said that in China, no one is unfamiliar with Sun Wukong, and every boy has dreamed of becoming him.

Wukong was born from a magical stone and, due to his bravery and abilities, became the Monkey King of Mount Huaguo (Flower Fruit Mountain). After experiencing life and death separations, he sought immortality and traveled the world to learn the Tao (Dao). Upon returning, his disdain for worldly rules and mischievous nature led him to commit various offenses. Following a series of earth-shattering battles, he was eventually sealed under the Five Elements Mountain by the Buddha. 500 years later, he was saved by the monk Tang Sanzang, converted to Buddhism, and accompanied him on a journey to the West to fetch sacred scriptures. Along the way, they vanquished many Yaoguai (demons) and monsters. Ultimately, Wukong attained enlightenment and became the Victorious Fighting Buddha.