Journey to the West(1996)
Journey to the West Synopsis
Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.
Journey to the West (1996) is a drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on November 18, 1996, spanning 2 seasons and 72 episodes. It stars Kwong Wa, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching and Benny Chan Ho-Man. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1996-11-18
- Last aired:
- 1998-12-22
- Producers:
- Sze Yu Lau
Journey to the West (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Journey to the West before you start streaming.
Journey to the West Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kwong Wa
as Tang Sanzang
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
as Zhu Bajie
Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching
as Sha Wujing
Benny Chan Ho-Man
as Sun Wukong
Joe Ma Tak-Chung
Lee Lung-Kei
Chung Nam Wah
Cheung Ying-Tsoi
Kwok Tak-San
Yoe Biu
Ben Wong Tin-Dok
Chor Yuen
Key crew
Executive produced by Sze Yu Lau.
Explore more Drama shows
Journey to the West Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 14 ratings.
You may also like
Into the Badlands
2015
Legend of the Seeker
2008
A Step Into The Past
2001
The Last Kingdom
2015
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995
Marvel's Runaways
2017
Black Lightning
2018
Shadowhunters
2016
The Outpost
2018
Shadow and Bone
2021
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
2022
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995
Marvel's Avengers
2013
Cursed
2020
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
Game of Thrones
2011
The Bionic Woman
1976
The Winchesters
2022
The Green Hornet
1966
Merlin
2008
Shows similar to Journey to the West
Top Scholar, Your Wife's at It Again!
2025
宫锁双姝
2025
A Doomed Couple
2023
Magi
2012
Father Brown
1974
The Adventures of Sinbad
1996
Winx Club
2004
Connecting to You
2026
Wars of In-laws
2005
Love's Deception
2023
Duel of Kung Fu
2023
Kill la Kill
2013
Madan Senki Ryukendo
2006
Alias
2001
No Game No Life
2014
Ancient Forensic Expert
2024
Peace & Love
2024
How Can I Love You
2024
Legend of Magic Jade
2020
The Rise of the Qin Empire
2025
Journey to the West – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Journey to the West?
+
Journey to the West (1996) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of Journey to the West are there?
+
Journey to the West has 2 seasons and 72 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 18, 1996.
Is Journey to the West still running?
+
No. Journey to the West is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 22, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Journey to the West?
+
Journey to the West (1996) stars Kwong Wa, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung, Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching, Benny Chan Ho-Man and Joe Ma Tak-Chung. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Journey to the West any good?
+
Journey to the West (1996) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Journey to the West trailer?
+
The official Journey to the West trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.