Do you know KuKong, a famous almighty monkey in China. What's the stories behind Wukong and Why he is so famous?
The origin of Wukong—China Myth
Sun Wukong first appeared in the 16th-century novel “Journey to the West,” which depicted him as a stone monkey born of the spirit of heaven and earth with powerful magic powers and a rebellious personality.
Do you know that the famous comic Seven Dragon Ball, its protagonist Sun Wukong, is also derived from this novel?
The true story behind the novel: Xuanzang’s Journey West
Journey to the West was inspired by the true story of XuanZang, a famous monk in the Tang Dynasty. He set out from Chang ‘an (present day Xi ‘an) in the 7th century, traveled to India (present day India) for 17 years, and acquired 657 Buddhist sutras. After returning to China, he translated scriptures in the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, spreading Buddhist scriptures to China and becoming a symbol of Sino-Indian cultural exchange
The Wonder of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Located in Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a Buddhist structure built during the Tang Dynasty. It is not only a place where Xuanzang stored his scriptures but also a symbol of the exchange of cultures and beliefs. The tower is famous for its simple and magnificent style, reflecting the grand momentum of the Tang Dynasty architecture. Standing at the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire ancient city and feel the thick history and the precipitation of years.
