 In the novel, this mountain is located in the country of Aolai (傲來) in the Eastern Continent of Superior Deity (), also known in Anthony C. Yu's translation as the "Pūrvavideha Continent".It is known as the birthplace of Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), a protagonist of the novel.The large mountain has many demons and monkeys in its population and contains many hidden areas, such as the Shuilian Cave.