These two wild macaques captured tourists’ hearts as they shared a kiss on a cold day.

The pair of affectionate monkeys were filmed by an unnamed visitor during a trip to Emei Mountain, near the city of Leshan, in China’s south-western Sichuan Province.

Several tourists had gathered beside a wooden fence taking videos of two macaques that were on the railings.

To their surprise and amusement, the larger monkey suddenly approached the smaller one and unexpectedly grabbed its chin and moved in for a smooch.

The delighted crowd began shouting and cheering, causing the shy monkeys to separate in the fuss.

The lovey-dovey creatures became a sensation on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, where the clip quickly went viral with more than 2.05 million likes and over three million shares.

One user titled ‘Yunyue Tui Tui’ commented: “The tourists’ cheering voices caused them to separate and become a little shy, very much like a young love couple at a school campus.”

While user ‘700 million Qi.’ wrote: “Even the monkeys all have boyfriends, why don’t I have one? What’s wrong with me?”

And ‘only one heart🇨🇳’ said: “Am I worse than a monkey?”

The macaque is a type of Old World monkey belonging to the genus Macaca.

These intelligent and social primates are characterised by their long tails, often inquisitive nature, and distinctive facial features.

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Macaques have a wide geographic distribution and inhabit various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban areas.

They exhibit complex social structures and are known for their adaptability and as with the kiss show diverse behaviours, making them a subject of interest in primatology and behavioural studies.