Linyi
is an ancient city with long history and splendid culture.
It has a history of more than 2,400 years. Here was
once locations of famous Langyajun and Yizhoufu. In
1992, Linyi was listed as provincial important historical
and cultural city by the provincial people's government.
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临沂银雀山汉墓竹简博物馆
Linyi Yinqueshan
Han Dynasty Tomb and Bamboo Slips Museum |
This
ancient land has been the home of a large number of noted
people. Famous stateman and strategist Zhuge Liang of Three
kingdom Periods(220-280 BC) and famous calligrapher sage,
Wang Xizhi of Jin dynasty(265-420 BC) were both born here.
The bamboo slips of Sunzi's Arts on war and Sunbin's Arts
on war were unearthed in Linyi in 1972. It made a sensation
throughout the world, was one of the ten most important discoveries
of archaeology of China. Linyi Yinqueshan Tomb of Han dynasty
and Bamboo Slips Museum, Residence of Wang Xizhi, Zhuge Liang's
Memorial and Yi'nanBeizhai Tomb of Han Dynasty have built
into tourist places and have been taken on the list of tourist
line opening to international market.
Linyi has beartiful natural scenery. Mengshan is the second
highest mountain only shorter than Taishan Mountain in the
province with height of 1,156 meters above sea level, and
extends several hundred miles. It is known for its grand and
magnificant scenes. There are 72 peaks and 36caves in the
mountain. Mengshan has been listed as national forest park
and provincial scenery area. Yihe river from south to north
is the largest river within Shandong province, with beartiful
sights on its banks. |