India, June 15 -- A popular tourist destination in central China has sparked widespread attention after announcing a unique job opening, hiring people to dress and perform as "savages" for visitors, reported the South China Morning Post.

The Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, located in Hubei province and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, began recruiting for the role on June 7. Since then, around 10,000 people have reportedly applied, according to the reserve's management company, which spoke to The Beijing News on June 9.

The job, which pays 500 yuan (approximately Rs.6,000) per day, will last from July to August. The reserve is known for its untouched forests, diverse wildlife, and age-old myths about wild men inhabiting ...