Nature always surprises us with the simplest things That’s what happened to Quo Qingshan, a designer from Shanghai who was on vacation in Yichang, in Hubei province. He came across something that no one could imagine: a mountain that looks like a puppy resting next to the Yangtze River.
He decided to share the image on the social network Xiaohongshu with a description that said “Puppy Mountain” but he certainly didn’t expect that his photo would go viral, receiving thousands of interactions and making the place a national Chinese tourist attraction.
A tender image
This image is full of tenderness, the author himself says that it was “magical” and that when he discovered the photo he was very happy, it is as if the puppy was watching a fish swimming in the river or drinking water. Or, simply, as if he was protecting and silently contemplating the Yangtze River.
Some published photos of their own pets to compare them with the mountain and see which one looked more similar.
And it went viral.
It was not long before those who shared their image arrived, the image received 120,000 likes in less than 10 days. In the thread of the post, hundreds of users began to publish images where their pets were seen lying down in the same way as the mountain looks. Others even took their dogs to take a photo next to Puppy Mountain, making this place become a kind of canine sanctuary.
A canine sanctuary?
That’s right, many users have started a kind of “pilgrimage” in which they have to pet the puppy’s head to have good fortune.
An unexpected destination
That’s right, this dog mountain has become a new local tourist destination where hundreds and hundreds of dog owners have come to visit the place. Located in Zigui County, it has a viewing point that offers a privileged view of the river where you can see this little puppy guarding the river waters.
What is pareidolia?
You’ve probably seen faces in the clouds, a face on the moon, or even a piece of toast that, for some reason, reminds us of a famous person. It’s a psychological phenomenon in which the brain detects familiar patterns in random objects or shapes. It’s a survival mechanism inherited from our ancestors, who needed to recognize faces and threats quickly. That’s why it’s not unusual to see figures in the mountains, in the shadows of the night, or, as in this case, on a cliff in the shape of a sleeping dog by the river. Our brain is an artist of the imagination!
What once seemed like just another mountain has now become iconic after the furore on social networks, and dozens of users who had already been there had never realized that this mountain looked like a dog lying on the shore!
What started as a simple hiking photo became a viral phenomenon that is now part of national tourism! Social media has the ability to transform ordinary places into authentic iconic destinations, and “Puppy Mountain” is a clear example of how a simple post can change the perception of a landscape. Of course, remember that if you are going to visit this sanctuary, you are in the middle of nature, respect it so that many more users can also enjoy these views, our nature deserves to continue being cultivated in a clean environment!! And don’t forget to bring your dog for the perfect photo!
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