article_snippet: The scene has been dubbed 'spring turtle rising from water' by local residents.
article_snippet: Turtle is an auspicious sign in China representing longevity.
article_snippet: The turtle shape only appears when the water level stands between 163 and 168 metres.
article_snippet: Turtle shape become most visible when the Three Gorges Reservior sends water downstream and the water level drops to 163-168 metres .
article_snippet: say 'turtle is coming' When Muodaoxi river is at Muodaoxi river normal depth at 175 metres, the island only shows a small tip above the water.
highlights_snippet: Turtle shape only appears when water drops to certain level .
  
highlights_snippet: The scene is dubbed 'Turtle rising from water' by locals .
  
highlights_snippet: Turtle is an auspicious sign in China representing longevity .