The Nine-Bend Lianxi Stream

　　    Lianxi originates from Suzhuangtan in Matou, flows through Yunfeng Town, and joins Jinxi at Zhuangshan. Its long history gives the village of Changlian its name. Two mountains stand at the water outlet: one resembles a giant python lying across the water, known as "Snake Mountain"; the other looks like a divine turtle gazing forward, called "Turtle Mountain." Together, Turtle and Snake Mountains form what looks like a large dam, with the gap between them acting as the dam’s sluice—hence the name Turtle-Snake Dam Water Outlet. Legend has it that the True Martial Emperor stands in the middle, with the Golden Boy and Jade Girl on either side, the boy stepping on the snake with his left foot and the turtle with his right, making the Turtle-Snake Dam Water Outlet an imposing sight.

　　    Since the construction of the Jiaodui Water Snake-Shaped Weir and prayers to the Four Great Lords, the weir has never been washed away by floods. It not only guards the water outlet of Changlian Village but also protects the entire eastern part of Suichang. Lianxi flows westward after reaching Qianxiasi, then turns south at Buxiantan. The heads of the snake and turtle are inserted into the middle of the two bends, creating a spectacular view.