Why is Linyi called Phoenix City?

1. Legend has it that in ancient times, there was Phoenix Ridge in the east of Linyi City. It was shaped like a phoenix and stretched for several miles. There were phoenix trees growing on it. Phoenixes often lived on the ridge. The ancients called Langya "Phoenix City".

2. Linyi is the birthplace of Dongyi culture and the center of Dongyi culture. Dongyi people use Phoenix as their totem, and Linyi is the birthplace of Phoenix culture, so it is called Phoenix City