Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a legendary character from Chinese mythology and a central figure in the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (西游记). He is a mischievous and powerful monkey who possesses incredible strength, agility, and magical abilities. Throughout the novel, Sun Wukong accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India to retrieve sacred Buddhist scriptures. He is a beloved and iconic character in Chinese literature and has become a symbol of courage, cleverness, and perseverance.