Ymengshan UGGp
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Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark is located in Linyi City, Shandong Province, composed of Mengshan, Diamond, Daigu, Menglianggu and Yunmenghu Areas, with a total area of 1,804.76 km2.
Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark is situated on Luxi Block, to the west of Yishu fault zone. The very old strata and Archean massive intrusive rock series honestly record the evolution of early crust in North China. The unique “ Money Stone ” here actually is a kind of porphyritic ultrabasic rock resulted from the hydrothermal alteration of ancient intrusive rocks. The earliest primary diamond mine is located in the Geopark, yielding diamonds up to 1,800,000 karats. The Geopark is the naming place of Daigu (castle-shaped) landform, with dense clusters of typical castle-shaped landforms, with peaks towering to the sky, steams and waterfalls, the natural scenery here is fascinating. Here is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization and the center of Dongyi culture, converging site of the Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Yimengshan Geopark is a special site with perfect combination between the culture and nature landscape, as well as the recent significant Yimeng spirit.
With the unique geoheritage, amazing landscape, splendid history and culture and honest Yimeng customs, Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark has become a science popularization base and vacation attraction. Yimengshan UNESCO Global Geopark warmly welcomes all visitors frome all over the world.

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