Linyi

Linyi is a prefecture-level city in the south of Shandong province, China. 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. The city Linyi literally means "close to the Yi River". The city recently expanded along the Yi River to Nanfang, under slogan "Grand Linyi, New Linyi". Multiple recreational parks were built, along with new school campuses etc. Linyi was an ancient source of Chinese civilization. The area was inhabited as early as four or five hundred thousand years ago. Five thousand years ago, people had mastered the craft of wine-making. It was the territory of Qi, Lu and Chu State before the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). Situated in the hilly and low mountainous area of eastern and south-central Shandong, Linyi slopes from northwest to southeast. Four mountains line up from north to south stretching northwest-southeast through the city. Centered on the Yihe and Shuhe river systems, the city is surrounded by mountains to the north, east and west.

Mengshan Mountain in southern Mengyin County is a famous historic and cultural mountain in Northern China. Its main peak is the second highest peak of Shandong. Relying on its spectacular mountain scenery and rich flora and fauna, a national forest park has been established on the mountain. Underground Grand Canyon at the foot of Longgang Mountain 8 km southwest of Yishui County is the core underground spectacle of the city. It was named one of the top ten beautiful scenic spots of Shandong.