Where is the hometown of diamonds in China?

The hometown of diamonds in China is the Yimeng Mountain area in Linyi City, Shandong Province.

Yimeng Mountain does not refer to a single mountain, but to an area where the two mountains, Yishan Mountain and Mengshan Mountain, are combined. Yimeng Mountain is the first ecologically famous mountain in my country and a world-famous health tourism resort. Confucius once said: Climb Mount Tai and you will see a small world; climb Dongshan and you will see a small Lu. Dongshan here actually refers to Yishan here, and Yimeng Mountain is also It is known as "the first of the five towns" and "the first mountain town in the world", and is also known as "East Taishan".

In fact, Yimeng Mountain also has a very powerful nickname. Many people may not know that it is actually known as the "Hometown of Diamonds" and has extremely rich and diverse diamond resources.

A hundred years ago, many Germans and Americans came here to mine, and later many Japanese came here to survey the geology and mine diamond mines. After the founding of New China, Yimeng The mountain has become the largest diamond producing area in my country. Five national treasure-level diamonds and more than 1.8 million carats of diamonds have been mined here. The richness of its resources is amazing.

Tourist resources of Yimeng Mountain:

1. Yuhuangding

Yuhuangding is the highest peak of Yishan Mountain, with Yuhuang Pavilion and Yuhuang Temple on it. , Wanghai Pavilion, Tanhaishi, Taiqing Cave, etc. For example, in the early morning on a clear day, you can enjoy the wonder of the sunrise on the sea by standing on the side of the Jade Emperor Peak and exploring the sea.

2. Shizigu

Shizigu is a natural mountain peak. From a distance, it looks like a lion lying on its post, looking up to the sky and roaring. It stretches for several kilometers, which is lifelike.

3. Baizhangya Waterfall

Baizhangya Waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in the north of the Yangtze River, with a drop of more than 80 meters. In summer, the heat outside the mountain is overwhelming, but then the chill suddenly sets in, just as the poem says: "The Baizhang Waterfall is cold in June"; in winter, the Baizhang Cliff Ice Falls is majestic and spectacular, attracting countless ice climbing enthusiasts at home and abroad.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yuhuangding

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shizigu