Audiences are excited about Liu Xiao Ling Tong's humble residence.

Liu Xiao Ling Tong recently shared on his personal page the scene of the apartment complex where he lives. During Tet, the apartment complex is decorated with simple lanterns.

In response to hundreds of comments expressing surprise that a famous artist lives in an affordable apartment compared to the standard of living in Beijing (China), Liu Xiao Ling Tong responded: "I don't need a villa, villas are usually in the suburbs, too far from Panjiayuan. Moreover, I don't know how to drive, it costs too much to travel from the suburbs to there. It's best to stay in a small area. Villas are for those who need them. If I have the money to buy a villa, I might as well use that money to collect objects related toJourney to the West".

Panjiayuan is a famous antique center in Beijing. Liu Xiao Ling Tong often came here to collect antiques.

The actor's response received a lot of support from the audience onSina."Luc Tieu Linh Dong does not pursue a luxurious life but a spiritual life. As long as he feels comfortable, that's all that matters," a viewer shared.

Many people compare Liu Xiao Ling Tong with young actors: "Only you can play Sun Wukong so vividly. Even if you only act once in your life, it's enough. Unlike today's actors, who only think about making money, without any work to last a lifetime," another audience member wrote.

* Sun Wukong and Maitreya Buddha in "Journey to the West"

Liu Xiao Ling Tong's career was to play Monkey King and promote the work.Journey to the WestIgnoring opinions that "it doesn't renew the image", over the years he has persistently gone to many places.preachon the spirit of the novelJourney to the WestTo bring the work closer to Western audiences, he collaborated with American filmmakers to make a movie version.Where is the way?, scheduled to hit theaters in 2019.

Liu Xiao Ling Tong was born in 1959 in a family with a tradition of art. He followed his father - artist Liu Ling Tong - to learn performing and simulating monkeys since he was a child. In 1982, before leaving with the film crew,Journey to the West,Luc Linh Dong told his son: "You must play this role well. This is not just your business but also related to our family, which has played the role of Monkey King for generations."

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Not letting down his father, Liu Xiao Ling Tong built a classic image of Sun Wukong, attached to many generations of audiences. "In the eyes of a thousand audiences, there may be a thousand Hamlets, but hopefully after watching the Sun Wukong performed by me, in the hearts of the audience, there will only be one Monkey King. I say this not to criticize other people's artistic styles, nor to say that I did my best, but this is a way to build confidence in myself, only then can I always be full of enthusiasm to continuously create," Liu Xiao Ling Tong once said.