On February 19th, in the Jiuziyan Scenic Area of Chizhou, Anhui Province, a troop of monkeys raided a temple, pilfering offerings before departing with a small dog in tow.

According to officials from the Qingyang County Forestry Bureau, the monkeys were likely attracted to the temple by tourists and wouldn't have descended from the mountains otherwise. As long as visitors refrain from feeding them, there shouldn't be any issues. Monkeys typically lurk at the border between the scenic area and the mountains, observing whether tourists offer food. If food is offered, the monkeys approach; if not, they remain in place.

The video was provided with permission from local media.

2月19日，安徽（China）池州九子岩景区，猴子结队进寺庙偷贡品，临走还拖拽小狗。青阳县林业局工作人员介绍，猴子有可能是受游客吸引来到寺庙的，不可能是主动下山的，只要游客不投喂食物都没事。猴子一般都会在景区和山的交界处观望，看有没有游客去投喂食物，如果投喂食物猴子就过来，如果不投喂食物它就会待在原地。