China’s ‘Puppy Mountain’ Becomes Viral Tourist Attraction

A cliff formation resembling a dog’s head near the Yangtze River captivates social media and draws visitors to Hubei Province.

Shanghai-based designer Guo Qingshan’s photo of a dog-shaped mountain in Yichang, Hubei Province, went viral after being posted on Valentine’s Day.
The mountain, dubbed 'Puppy Mountain,' resembles a dog resting with its snout at the water's edge and has sparked widespread interest online.
Guo’s post on the Chinese social media app RedNote garnered 120,000 likes in 10 days, with the hashtag #xiaogoushan trending on Weibo.
Tourists, including dog owners, have flocked to the observation deck in Zigui County to see the unique formation, often bringing their pets for photos.
Local residents and past visitors shared older photos of the site, revealing that many had noticed the resemblance before the recent viral moment.