The movie follows the legendary (the Monkey King) and his companion Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) as they journey to rescue their master, the monk Tang Seng.

: The heroes arrive at a "City of Demons," a village inhabited by non-violent demons who were once flowers.

It is often confused with other major releases from the same year:

: A high-budget theatrical sequel starring Aaron Kwok, released during the Chinese New Year.