(CNN) – You don't have to be an acrobat, have supernatural powers or ride the clouds.
You just have to be a fan of the Chinese legend of the Monkey King… and be able to stomach all the free bananas they give you.
If this sounds like an ideal job description to you, it's probably worth sending your resume to the Wuzishan Scenic Area in northern China's Hebei Province.
According to state-run agency Shangyou News, this tourist destination wants to hire someone to dress up as the mythical Chinese figure and is willing to pay the right candidate $842 per month. In return, they have to stay in a cave at the foot of a mountain and be fed by tourists.
The Chinese legend of the Monkey King enjoys a popularity in India comparable to that of the Brothers Grimm stories in the West. It has captured the imaginations of countless children and inspired numerous films and television series.
The story follows Sun Wukong, a stone-born monkey who gains supernatural powers from a Taoist martial artist. Fight like a warrior, wield a magical golden staff, and journey through the clouds as he accompanies the holy monk Tang Sanzang on his “Journey to the West” to obtain Buddhist sutras in India.
The journey begins at Wuzhishan, or “Five Finger Mountain,” where the Monkey King was imprisoned by gods angry at his youthful arrogance. Tang frees him and they both begin their adventure.
However, the lucky candidate for the Wuzishan Scenic Area job will have to wait and see.
An employee dressed as a monkey king at the Wuzishan Scenic Area in China's Hebei Province. (Source: Jinjinghouge/Douyin)
According to videos circulating on social media, the job involves donning a mask and monkey costume and hiding in a cave at the foot of the mountain.
An important part of the job is accepting the snacks that the visiting children offer: apples, pasta and of course lots of bananas.
“What kind of job is that? Endless free food and a salary,” joked one user on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.
In addition, only a minimum of experience is required.
“There are no academic requirements. The main requirements are a passion for Sun Wukong, some acting talent and the ability to be lively, cheerful and approachable when interacting with tourists,” an official at the venue told Shangyou News.
The manager added that two people had already been hired to play the character and now only one was needed.
And anyone worried about what impact eating so many bananas might have on their waistline need not worry.
The director said the actors didn't have to devour all the food right away. Instead, the actors saved some of their bananas to share with their colleagues after their shift.
The company has also installed an electric heater in the cave in case it gets too cold.
A video circulating on social media shows one of the actors saying that he has loved playing the role since he was a child.
“I hope to convey the joy and memories of my childhood and spread Chinese culture, as well as draw attention to the mental health of children and adolescents,” he said.