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Journey to the West | |||||||
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Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 西遊記 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 西游记 | ||||||
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Genre | Chinese mythology, shenmo, fantasy, adventure | ||||||
Based on | Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en | ||||||
Screenplay by | Zhang Pingxi | ||||||
Directed by | Cheng Lidong | ||||||
Presented by | Cheng Lidong | ||||||
Starring | Fei Zhenxiang Victor Chen Xie Ning Mou Fengbin | ||||||
Opening theme | Ta Ge Xi Xing (踏歌西行) performed by Tengger | ||||||
Ending theme | 1. Wo Xin Bu Bian (我心不变) performed by Tan Jing 2. Xi You Ge (西游歌) performed by Fei Zhenxiang, Victor Chen, Xie Ning and Mou Fengbin | ||||||
Country of origin | China | ||||||
Original language | Mandarin | ||||||
No. of episodes | 52 | ||||||
Production | |||||||
Producer | Cheng Lidong | ||||||
Production location | China | ||||||
Running time | 45 minutes per episode | ||||||
Original release | |||||||
Network | Zhejiang Television | ||||||
Release | 14 February 2010 |
Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the 16th-century novel of the same title. The series was directed and produced by Cheng Lidong and starred Zhenxiang, Victor Chen, Xie Ning and Mou Fengbin in the leading roles. It was first aired on Zhejiang Satellite TV (ZJSTV) in China on 14 February 2010. This version is not to be confused with the 2011 television series of the same title produced by Zhang Jizhong.
# | Rough translation of title (in English) | Original title (in Chinese) |
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1 | Birth of the Monkey King | 猴王初问世 |
2 | Oath of Fratenity on Flower Fruit Mountain | 花果山结义 |
3 | Placed in Charge of Horses | 官封弼马温 |
4 | Guardian of the Peach Guardian | 看守蟠桃园 |
5 | The Great Sage Wreaks Havoc in the Celestial Palace | 大圣闹天宫 |
6 | Battling Erlang Shen | 大战二郎神 |
7 | The Jade Emperor Executes the Demonic Monkey | 玉帝斩妖猴 |
8 | Imprisoned at Five Elements Mountain | 困囚五行山 |
9 | The Monkey King becomes Tang Sanzang's Escort | 猴王保唐僧 |
10 | Trouble in the Temple of Guanyin | 祸起观音院 |
11 | Slaying Demons in Black Wind Cave | 黑风洞除妖 |
12 | Subduing Zhu Bajie by Strategy | 计收猪八戒 |
13 | Accepting a Student at Quicksand River | 流沙河收徒 |
14 | A Test of Faith by the Four Sages | 四圣试禅心 |
15 | Three Battles with the White Bone Demon | 三打白骨精 |
16 | Escape from Danger in White Bone Cave | 白骨洞脱险 |
17 | Cleverly Instigating the Monkey King | 智激美猴王 |
18 | The White Bird Becomes an Immortal | 白鸟化成仙 |
19 | Robbing Treasure in Lotus Cave | 夺宝莲花洞 |
20 | Defeating Gold and Silver Horns by Wit | 智胜金银角 |
21 | Battling the Red Boy | 大战红孩儿 |
22 | Subduing the Red Tassel King | 巧收红缨王 |
23 | Teaching in Sanqing Temple | 大闹三清观 |
24 | Using Magic in Chechi Kingdom | 施法车迟国 |
25 | Slaying Three Demons in a Contest of Magic | 斗法降三妖 |
26 | A Snowstorm Obstructs the Heaven Crossing River | 雪阻通天河 |
27 | Encountering the Azure Bull Demon | 贪遇青牛精 |
28 | The Armies of Heaven Fight the Azure Bull | 天兵战青牛 |
29 | Interesting Encounter in Women's Country | 趣经女儿国 |
30 | Bloodbath at Zimu River | 血染子母河 |
31 | Praying to the River | 沉江祭河水 |
32 | The Three Disciples Fight the Giant Scorpion | 三徒战巨蝎 |
33 | Hitting an Unfilial Son in Anger | 怒打不孝子 |
34 | The Real and Fake Monkey King | 真假美猴王 |
35 | Difficult Crossing at Inferno Mountain | 难过火焰山 |
36 | Taking the Palm Leaf Fan by Cunning | 智取芭蕉扇 |
37 | Battling Bull Demon King | 大战牛魔王 |
38 | Extinguishing the Samadhi Fire | 扑灭三昧火 |
39 | Entering the Little Leiyin Temple by Mistake | 误入小雷音 |
40 | Accidental Fall Into the Spiders' Cave | 错坠盘丝洞 |
41 | Taking the Pearl in the Stomach by Strategy | 计得腹中珠 |
42 | Golden Ray Falls to the Dark Path | 金光堕邪渊 |
43 | Encountering and Subduing Demons | 降魔遇群妖 |
44 | Obstruction at Lion Camel Ridge | 险阻狮驼岭 |
45 | Buddha helps to Subdue a Demon | 佛祖助降妖 |
46 | Saving the Albino Rat by Mistake | 错救白毛鼠 |
47 | Entering the Bottomless Pit | 深入无底洞 |
48 | Coincidental Encounter in India | 天竺蹊跷事 |
49 | Identifying the Jade Rabbit | 识破玉兔精 |
50 | Resolving a Conflict | 干戈化玉帛 |
51 | Arrival at Vulture Peak | 辛苦到灵山 |
52 | The Land of Paradise | 波生极乐天 |
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