China: Dog Follows Owner Into Snow on Impulse During Hike in Xinjiang

On March 12, 2026, a video was captured showing a person hiking with a dog through deep snow in the Hemu Scenic Area of Altay Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China, on their way to the Meili Peak Scenic Area. The path was covered in thick snow on all sides. During the hike, the owner suddenly and impulsively jumped into the snow on the side of the road. The dog, behind, stopped for a moment, seemingly bewildered by the sudden action, but a few seconds later, it followed suit, jumping into the snow as if imitating its owner.

Discovering beauty of Meili Snow Mountain in SW China village

STORY: Discovering beauty of Meili Snow Mountain in SW China village DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: TIBET, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roads 2. various of Jiaying Village 3. various of the Meili Snow Mountain STORYLINE: Jiaying Village in Tsawarong Township of Nyingchi City, Tibet, straddles southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province. Surrounded by high mountains, it is close to the main peak Kawagebo of the Meili Snow Mountain. In the past, the village had only four households. As electricity, roads, communications and other types of infrastructure have been significantly improved in recent years, the village has become a tourist destination, attracting many cross-country enthusiasts. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tibet, China. (XHTV)