Wu Cheng'en published 1 novel. The best-known is Journey to the West.
Updated September 2026
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Journey to the West
Wu Cheng'en's most-read book.
Wu Cheng'en books in order of publication
Journey to the West (1592)
Film and TV adaptations
- Havoc in Heaven (1961)Film · from Journey to the West
- The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)Film · from Journey to the West
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (2013)Film · from Journey to the West
- A Korean Odyssey (2017)TV · from Journey to the West
About Wu Cheng'en
Wu Cheng'en (traditional Chinese: 吳承恩; simplified Chinese: 吴承恩; pinyin: Wú Chéng'ēn; Wade–Giles: Wu2 Ch‘êng2-ên1; Jyutping: Ng4 Sing4 Jan1, c. 1500 – 1582 or 1505–1580), courtesy name Ruzhong (汝忠), was a Chinese novelist, poet, and politician during the Ming dynasty. He is considered by many to be the author of Journey to the West, one of the Classic Chinese Novels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wu Cheng'en FAQ
- How many books has Wu Cheng'en written?
- Wu Cheng'en published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wu Cheng'en's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Journey to the West.
- What is Wu Cheng'en's most famous book?
- Journey to the West is Wu Cheng'en's most widely read book.
- Which Wu Cheng'en books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Journey to the West (as Havoc in Heaven, film, 1961).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.