Linyi
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[edit] Overview
Linyi is a prefecture-level city in the south of Shandong province, People's Republic of China. The largest prefecture-level city in Shandong, Linyi borders Rizhao to the east, Weifang to the northeast, Zibo to the north, Tai'an to the northwest, Jining to the west, Zaozhuang to the southwest, and the province of Jiangsu to the south. It is twinned with Patras, Greece. --form wikipedia.org
[edit] History
Linyi is about 2400 years old. In the 1970s Sun Tzu's Art of War was unearthed here.
In the spring of 1938, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the city was the scene of fierce fighting between Chinese and Japanese troops. The Chinese, encouraged by the success of their military in the nearby Battle of Tai'erzhuang, defended Linyi fiercely, but Japanese soldiers breached the walls on April 19, 1938. The defenders withdrew the next day to another contested area 30 miles away.
After the People's Republic of China was founded in October 1949, the administrative division was adjusted.
--from wikipedia.org
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| Area - Total - Urban area | 17200 km² ? | Population - Total - Urban area | 10.227mil ? | |
| Weather - Avg. Temp - Rainfall | 57°F/14.1°C 849mm | People & Culture | ||
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| Economy | Phone Area Code | 539 | ||
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[edit] Getting in & Getting out
[edit] By Air
Linyi is relatively easy to get to by air with multiple flights daily coming in from Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing. At the airport you can take a taxi into the city, be warned the local drivers will try to bargain. The airport is extremely close by Chinese standards, best bet is to point to the meter and pretend you don't know any Chinese.
--from wikitravel.org
[edit] By Train
Linyi is relatively well connected by train with daily train services to Beijing, Jinan and Qingdao. Expect to pay approximately 200CNY for a hard sleeper each way to Beijing.
[edit] By Bus
Linyi has at least two inter-city bus stations, most locals see to "show up" at the bus stations as there is no pre-booking system.
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Linyi has a long-standing history and mountains,rivers,scenic spots and historical sites. The Mengshan Mountains, Lying Dragon Lake, Yinqueshan Museum of Bamboo Slips (Sun Zi's Art of War and Sun Bin's Art of War) from Han Tombs, the Former Residence of Wang Xizhi -- sage of calligraphy, Zhu ge Liang's Memorial Hall,Yinan's Beizhai Stone Relief Tomb of the han Dynasty, the Ancient Battlefield of "Maling Battle" have become hot tourist attractions.
In Linyi City proper the longest rubber dam (which has been listed in Guinness World Records) is built across the Yihe River, which forms the largest fresh water lake --Lying Dragon Lake (8.24 sq km) in the urban areas of the domestic cities. It heralds market prospects to develop lake-oriented sightseeing and water amusement. The Mengshan Mountains,1,156 m above sea level,abounds in natural vegetation and plant varieties. Its atmosphere contains 21.03% oxygen, as has brought it the name --"natural oxygen bar" and "mountain resort of longevity" and is listed as a national forest park. The Mengshan Giant Statue of the God of Longevity,217m high, carved on a piece of 300m-high exposed mountain rock, is the largest one in the world.
Mountains ,waters and commercial markets are leading tourist projects of Linyi City.In 2001,Linyi received domestic and foreign tourists of 4,780,000 persons-times, earned tourism revenue of 2,452 billion yuan.During the May 1 golden week holiday tourism in 2001 alone,Linyi City received tourists of 704,500 persons-times, earning tourism revenue of 129 million yuan.Among others,the Mengshan Mountains received 330,600 persons-times, ranking third place in the tourist areas in Shandong Province.
- Linyi Yinqueshan Han Grave and Bamboo-slips Museum (临沂银雀山汉墓竹简博物馆)
- Linyi Wang Xizhi's Former Residence (临沂王羲之故居)
- Linyi Shengneng Amusement Park (临沂盛能游乐园)
- Junan Tianfo Tour Area (莒南天佛旅游区)
- Snow Mountain and Rainbow Valley Tour Area of Yishui (沂水雪山彩虹谷旅游区)
- Yishui Natural Underground Gallery (沂水天然地下画廊)
- Yishui Underground Grand Canyon (沂水县地下大峡谷旅游区)
- Liyi Mengshan Tourism Area (临沂蒙山旅游区)
- Shandong Underground Grand Canyon
