China scenic spot entertainer sparks debate for giving ‘lollipop kiss’ to female visitors

A performer at Ge's Fairy Village, a scenic resort in Jiangxi province that blends Taoist culture and martial arts themes, has gone viral for a controversial interactive act called the 'lollipop kiss'. The entertainer, known online as 'Little Yellow Fish', dresses in traditional Chinese attire and performs through a window set in a classical architectural frame. When a visitor rings a bell, he emerges from behind a curtain holding a lollipop in his mouth and delivers it directly to them. The stunt has drawn nearly 400,000 followers on mainland social media, with many female tourists enjoying the sensory-driven interaction.

However, the performance has also sparked widespread debate about the boundaries of interactive tourism. Critics deride the act as 'morally questionable', arguing it blurs the line between harmless fun and inappropriate behavior. The resort, where adult tickets cost around 130 yuan (US$20), has not officially commented. Little Yellow Fish later issued a public apology, though the incident continues to fuel discussions on the ethics of viral entertainment in China's tourist attractions.