The island that only appears in the spring: Chinese land mass shaped like a turtle spends nine months of the year underwater
A small island which emerges from the Muodaoxi River in southwest China every spring has become a new tourist hot spot because of its similarity to a turtle, reported People's Daily Online.
The scene has been dubbed 'spring turtle rising from water' by local residents. Turtle is an auspicious sign in China representing longevity.
The rock's appearance depends on the amount of floodwater heading downstream. The turtle shape only appears when the water level stands between 163 and 168 metres.
Muodaoxi river is located within the Three Gorges Reservoir Region and the water level is controlled by the Three Gorges Dam.
Spring is regarded as the best time to enjoy the scene as the Three Gorges Reservoir supplies water to the areas downstream, which brings down the water level.
