At Yünu Peak scenic area in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, a monkey trained to pose as Sun Wukong suddenly snatched a tourist’s glasses and threw them on the ground after posing peacefully on the visitor’s palm.

Social Context

Wildlife interaction in Chinese scenic areas is increasingly regulated under the Wildlife Protection Law and tourism safety guidelines. While some parks use trained animals for entertainment, unauthorized close contact poses risks to both tourists and animals, prompting stricter enforcement of enclosure standards and visitor conduct rules since 2022.

Safety Tip

Maintain at least 2 meters distance from wild or semi-domesticated animals in scenic zones; never offer food or allow physical contact without staff supervision.