A vacation photo of a mountain shaped like a dog's head, taken by Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan, has become a viral sensation in China. Posted on Valentine's Day, it garnered 120,000 likes on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu within 10 days, and sparked millions of views on Weibo under the hashtag #xiaogoushan, meaning "Puppy Mountain." The photo, taken in late January, shows the mountain in Yichang's Zigui County, by the Yangtze River. Guo expressed excitement at discovering the mountain's dog-like appearance. "It was so magical and cute. I was so excited and happy when I discovered it," said Guo.
Tourists, including Yang Yang and her poodle, Yang Keyi, have flocked to the site. Yang was pleased by the visit, appreciating the match between Puppy Mountain and her dog. Yang Yang said: "I was really happy to see the mountain. I always travel with my dog if possible, so Puppy Mountain and my own little dog really match." Said one social media user, "Puppy Mountain here I am! Just stroke the puppy's head and then everything will be OK." Another remarked, "We all need the eyes to see the beauty in this world."
Shi Tong, a local, recognized the mountain from his 2021 visit. "After I saw the Puppy Mountain photo online, I tried to look up where it is. And then I realized that I have been to this place before. I thought it looked like a dog at that time too!" Puppy Mountain can be observed from an overlook, creating a popular tourist destination. The Yangtze River provides a backdrop as the longest river in China and third-longest globally, enhancing the scenic allure of the area. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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