Journey to the West was one of the representative works of ancient Chinese novels. The author was Wu Chengen, a writer of the Ming Dynasty. The novel tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West") who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. On their journey, they experienced many adventures and challenges and defeated many monsters and demons. Journey to the West became a classic of ancient Chinese novels with its rich imagination, wonderful description and unique artistic style. It not only had a profound influence on Chinese literature, but also had a wide readership on a global scale. The main character in the novel, Sun Wukong, was an extremely intelligent and powerful character. Zhu Bajie was a glutton, lazy and cunning character. Monk Sand was a kind, brave and loyal character. Tang Sanzang was a very intelligent, upright and compassionate character. The whole story is full of myths and legends, religious doctrines, philosophical thinking and human nature. It shows the essence of ancient Chinese culture, religion and philosophy.