Journey to the West (Xi You Ji)

Journey to the West (Xi You Ji) is a classic Chinese novel that chronicles the fictional pilgrimage of the monk Xuanzang, who travels to India to obtain sacred Buddhist texts. Accompanied by a mischievous monkey king, Sun Wukong; a loyal pig, Zhu Bajie; and a dependable river ogre, Sha Wujing, the journey embodies themes of perseverance, spiritual growth, and the triumph of good over evil. Through adventures filled with demons, gods, and magic, the story explores moral virtues, human folly, and the quest for enlightenment, blending folklore, mythology, and religious allegory.