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Dreamlike Geological Formations Under Beautiful Skies At the western shore of Xiyin Qingshui Bay, the land extending into the sea resembles a massive crocodile in distance, lifelike with a mouth and legs, and even sharp claws visible to discern, crouched silently as if prepared to enter the sea. Locally known as "Crocodile Island," it is also called the "Crouching Crocodile." There is a local legend about it. In the past, the fierce crocodile followed fish groups upstream and arrived at Qingshui Bay, often creating chaos. Fishermen suffered greatly from its disturbances until the Jade Emperor intervened, tamed the crocodile, and bound its soul to the western coast of Qingshui Bay, giving birth to the current form of the Crocodile Island. Matchless Sea Scenery Area of Dongyin—San Shan Checkpoint At the far left end of the Crouching Crocodile lies an important post guarding the western sea of Dongyin. The view here is panoramic, with the surrounding sea extending clearly into sight. The origin of the name "San Shan Checkpoint" comes from military needs in early times. The easternmost Dondong Lighthouse was once called "High Ground No. 1," while counting westward to the westernmost high ground of Xiyin Island became "High Ground No. 33," the westernmost checkpoint of the Dongyin defense area. Due to a mistake during stone inscription by the military, this place is now also called "San Shan Checkpoint." Today it is open to the public, and under good weather conditions, visitors can see Liang Island, North/South Gang, or coastal islands along mainland China from here!