US EditionThe lion cub who came to tea: Chinese dining experience with big cats sparks concern
TAIYUAN CITY, SHANXI PROVINCE, CHINA, JUL 16 – Wanhui restaurant charges 1,078 yuan for a four-course tea with lion cub cuddling, raising legal and animal welfare concerns amid widespread public criticism.
- The Wanhui restaurant in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, opened in June offering a four-course tea experience that includes cuddling lion cubs.
- The restaurant's launch followed a trend of controversial animal interactions, including a June investigation of a Chongqing hotel offering a red panda wake-up service.
- Wanhui sells about 20 tickets daily for the $150 experience, while some patrons also interact with llamas, turtles, and deer, posting photos on Chinese social media.
- Animal welfare groups and online critics have condemned the venture for poor treatment and risks, with PETA's Jason Baker stating it is 'exploitation, not entertainment.'
- Authorities are probing the restaurant amid concerns over legality and animal welfare, reflecting growing scrutiny of direct human contact with wild animals in leisure settings in China.
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Restaurant in China offers lion cub cuddles alongside afternoon tea
Teatime revels in China now include hugs with lion cubs in a four-course afternoon set offered by a restaurant in the northern province of Shanxi, drawing widespread attention online and fueling concern for the animals’ welfare.
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