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China tourist site hires 'cloudscape observer' for $8,900

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Laojun Mountain in China's Henan province recently concluded a unique month-long job posting for a "cloudscape observer." The selected individual was paid approximately $8,900 to live on the mountaintop, document the mist and cloudscapes, and share daily videos. This initiative by the Taoist sacred site, believed to be inhabited by Lao Tzu, aimed to promote its scenic beauty, particularly its famous mist-shrouded vistas. AI

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China tourist site hires 'cloudscape observer' for $8,900

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China ‘cloudscape observer’ mist-monitoring job ends; resort plans more similar campaigns

    A Chinese tourist site recently concluded a month-long position that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) to live on a mountaintop, observe the cloudscape, and share daily videos of the sea of clouds. On July 8, the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in central China’s Henan province posted a re…

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