Sun Wukong is a powerful monkey who rebels against the gods of heaven, claiming the title of 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven'. He is later subdued and imprisoned by the Buddha under a mountain for 500 years, but is eventually freed to accompany the Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang (唐三藏) on a journey to India to retrieve sacred Buddhist texts.
Along the way, Sun Wukong encounters various demons, monsters, and other challenges. He uses his superhuman abilities, magical powers, and a magical weapon, the 'Ruyi Jingu Bang' (如意金箍棒), a retractable iron staff that can change its size, to protect Tang Sanzang and his fellow travelers.
Sun Wukong is known for his mischievous nature, rebellious spirit, and loyalty to his master. He is considered a trickster figure, often employing his cunning and trickery to outsmart his enemies. He possesses various magical abilities, including shapeshifting, cloning, flying, and the power of 72 transformations, allowing him to take on different forms and animals.
The Journey to the West has been adapted into numerous works of art, film, television, and other media. Sun Wukong remains an enduring and beloved figure in Chinese culture, embodying strength, courage, and resourcefulness.