Yunnan had many unique stones: - On May 14, 2005, the villagers discovered a fossil of the "Yunnansaurus" from the Middle Ages in Tiantou Mountain, Chengjiang. - In 1998, a villager in Taojia Xiaohe Village, Dongchuan City, Kunming, Yunnan Province, picked up a stone covered in golden particles. - In the 1980s, the first emerald deposit in China was discovered in Mengdong Township, Malipo County, Wenshan Prefecture, southeastern Yunnan. Most of the emeralds in Yunnan were found in pegmatite deposits. Most of the crystals were medium emerald green, and a small part was light blue green. Plate pillar-shaped and crystal clusters were common. - A ruby was discovered in Yangjie Village, Yuanjiang County, Yunnan Province. It was discovered in the late 1980s. It was produced in pure white coarse crystal marble, and its color was mainly bright red to rose red. - The yellow wax stone, which was not valued before 2003, doubled in value under the drive of Guangxi Shiyou. From 2004 to 2011, it turned into yellow dragon jade, and its price rose all the way. In February 2011, it was officially named by the country and included in the National Jewelry and Jade List. However, in 2015, with the discovery of a large number of high-quality yellow dragon jade, it began to fall from the altar. - The Nu River tourmaline was mainly produced in the Nu River section of Gongshan County and Shiyueliang Township of Fugong County in Nu River Prefecture. Twenty years ago, the price was low, but now it was worth millions per kilogram.
The Stone Moon was located at the peak of the middle section of the Gaoligong Mountain range in Fugong County, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was a hole formed by the corrosion of a huge marble rock. The cave was 100 meters deep, 40 meters wide, and 60 meters high. Looking at the sky from afar, it was like a bright moon hanging high in the mountain forest. Along the mountain path, there were springs and forests, quiet and ethereal. There were also cliffs that were thousands of feet tall, magical and beautiful. The stone moon was surrounded by cliffs and clouds, as if it was a palace in the sky. The raging Nu River flowed at the foot of the stone moon. The stone moon seemed to have been there since the beginning of the world. It had existed in the ancient flood myths of the Lisu tribe. In the Lisu language, it was called "Yahaba". Although it looked very beautiful, the mountains were steep, the roads were rugged, and the climate was unpredictable. It was a challenge for the brave. In addition, there was a 13.4-kilometer mountain trail with beautiful natural scenery along the way. The streams and mountains formed a contrast.
The Moon Stone (Stone Moon) of Nujiang, Yunnan Province was located 32 kilometers northwest of Fugong County, Nujiang Prefecture, at the top of the Moon Mountain at an altitude of 3300 meters in the middle of the Gaoligong Mountain range. It was a natural hole formed by the corrosion of marble. It was 32.7 meters wide, 60 meters high, 100 meters deep, and 40 meters wide. It got its name because it looked like the moon. It was one of the wonders of the Nujiang Grand Canyon. The stone moon was surrounded by cliffs. When the clouds rose, it was as if they were in a palace in the sky. This was once an important navigation mark on the Hump route. In the Lisu culture, it was called "Yahaba" and had the reputation of "the root of Lisu". It was considered the birthplace of the Lisu. Even now, Lisu people from all over the country still came to visit their ancestors. To reach the Stone Moon, one could take a bus from Fugong and drive north along the highway. After getting off at Lishadi in District 3, they would climb up the path on the side of Gaoligong Mountain for about a day to reach the small village of Mioluo (an ancient Nu village) under the Stone Moon. Here, they could set up tents to rest and cook. The next morning, they would reach the Stone Moon soon after climbing the cliff. Along the way, there were 13.4 kilometers of mountain trails with beautiful natural scenery. The streams and mountains set off each other. One could also see the natural landscape of the canyon composed of Gaoligong Mountain and Biluo Snow Mountain in Fugong County, including strange peaks and cliffs, strange rocks, rapids and dangerous shoals, waterfalls, thousands of feet of cliffs, the sound of the river, the high mountains and small moons, the water falling out, the quiet spring and lush forests, and so on. The Nu River Canyon was located at the junction of the Euro-Asian Plate and the Indian Plate. The strong geological stress and the rapidly rising crust created this unique geological wonder.
Stone Moon was located in Fugong County, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
In the reference materials, there were Lisu songs related to Stone Moon. For example, at the training site in Stone Moon Village, the teacher performed songs such as "Stone Moon Girl","Moon Mountain Love Song","Lisu Root Stone Moon" and "Stone Moon Love Song" through solo singing and duet, which played a role in promoting the traditional culture of Lisu people. These songs helped to promote the sacred land of the stone moon in the hearts of the Lisu Tribe, and also displayed the cultural charm of the Lisu Tribe.
There were many valuable stones in Yunnan. Hetian white jade was a well-known jade in Yunnan Province. It was white, flawless, delicate, and soft. Kunlun jade was fine, hard, and unique in color, which was very popular among collectors and jade lovers. Jade was bright in color, delicate in texture, and high in clarity. There were different varieties and grades of jade, such as glass, ice, and old pit. The color of chalcedony was sapphire blue, which had mysterious symbolic significance and high investment and collection value. Colorful jade was popular because of its bright colors and exquisite craftsmanship. In addition, the value of the yellow dragon jade gradually increased from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, it was officially named by the country and included in the National Jewelry and Jade List. It was also a very valuable jade. The Nu River tourmaline was now worth millions per kilogram. It was also a very valuable gemstone. However, it was difficult to say which stone was the most valuable because its value would be affected by many factors such as texture, quality, and market demand.
Yunnan produced many kinds of stones. The following were some of the more famous ones: 1. ** Emerald **: The first emerald deposit in China was discovered in Malipo County, Wenshan Prefecture. Most of them occur in pegmatite deposits. The crystals are hexagonal, most of them are thin and long, and the clarity is average. Most of them are medium emerald green, and a few are light blue green. Plate pillar-shaped and crystal clusters are also very common. 2. ** Ruby **: found in Yangjie Village, Yuanjiang County, produced in pure white coarse crystal marble. The single crystal is hexagonal column or hexagonal barrel column shape. The color is mainly bright red to rose red. The grain size is mostly 0.5cm - 2cm, and some are larger than 4cm. It is translucent to transparent. The crystal stripes are clear. The corrosion pores are relatively developed, and there are often irregular cracks and fine cracks. 3. ** Aquamarine **: Mainly produced in Yingjiang County, but also in Gongshan, Fugong, Longling, Mahua Ping, and Ailao Mountain. 4. ** Yellow Dragon Jade **: Longling County's Zhen 'an Township has produced it. Before 2003, it was not valued. After that, its value gradually increased. In February 2011, it was officially named by the country and included in the National Jewelry and Jade List. However, in 2015, it fell off the altar with the decline of the market. 5. Fugong County 6. There was Baoshan Stone Town in Lijiang, Yunnan Province. It was a unique existence with 108 families living on the boulder. In addition, due to the geological structure of Cangshan Mountain, there were a large number of hard boulders distributed on the land of Animo Village in Yangbi County.
There were many stone specialties in Yunnan. The following were some of the more famous ones: 1. Hetian White Jade: The Hetian White Jade produced in Yunnan is white and flawless, with fine texture and soft luster. The jewelry and crafts made from it are noble and elegant. 2. Kunlun jade: This is a precious jade unique to Yunnan. It is fine and hard. Its color is mostly pale, bluish-white or yellow-brown. Sometimes it has stripes and ice cracks. It has a high ornamental value. 3. Jadeite: Yunnan was an important jadeite producing area. The jadeite produced was bright in color, delicate in texture, and high in clarity. There were different varieties and grades of jadeite such as glass, ice, and old pit. 4. Chalcedony: also known as lapis lazuli, the color is sapphire blue. The chalcedony produced in Yunnan is generally in the shape of a block. It has a full texture and gorgeous patina. It has a high investment and collection value. 5. Colored jade: It is made of colored block jade. There are colorful jade Buddha statues, colorful jade Guanyin, colorful jade pendants and other products. It is popular because of its bright colors and exquisite craftsmanship. 6. Wood Stone: Fine texture, russet, clear texture, smooth surface, moderate hardness suitable for carving. The main production areas include Luquan, Kunming, Yunnan Province. According to the type, color, wood grain, and production area of the stone, there are many classifications. It can be used to make floors, stone lines, flower lines, and other building decoration materials. 7. Emerald: There is an emerald deposit in Malipo, Yunnan Province. The emerald produced here mostly occurs in pegmatite-type deposits. The crystals are hexagonal, mostly thin and long, with average clarity. Most of them are medium emerald green, and a few are light blue green. Plate pillar-shaped and crystal clusters are also very common. 8. Ruby: discovered in Yangjie Village, Yuanjiang County, Yunnan Province in the late 1980s. It is produced in pure white coarse crystal marble. The single crystal is hexagonal cylindrical or hexagonal barrel-shaped. The color is mainly bright red to rose red. The particle size is mostly 0.5cm - 2cm, and some are larger than 4cm. It is translucent to transparent. The crystal stripes are clear and the corrosion pores are more developed.
In the lantern drama "Stone Moon," Huang Shaocheng played Hei Zai and Yang Shiming played Mu Yana.
The Stone Moon Mountain trail was 13.4 kilometers long. The natural scenery along the way was beautiful, and the streams and mountains formed a contrast. You can take a bus from Fugong and drive north along the highway. After getting off at Lishadi in District 3, you can climb up the path on the side of Gaoligong Mountain. It will take about a day to reach the small village of Mioluo under the stone moon. After resting for a night, you can climb the cliff the next morning and soon reach the stone moon. However, the stone moon mountain peak was steep, the road was rugged, and the climate was unpredictable. Without courage and perseverance, it was difficult to reach the peak.
Fugong Stone Moon Middle School was originally named Fugong County No. 2 Middle School. It was built in 1972 and was located in Lishadi Street, Stone Moon Township, Fugong County. It was a boarding junior high school. In September 2007, due to the need to focus on school running, it merged with Fugong County's Shiyueliang Complete Primary School to form a nine-year school in Shiyueliang Township. In March 2011, it was split into two independent schools, Fugong County's Shiyueliang Complete Primary School and Fugong County's Shiyueliang Middle School. The school's service radius was about 35 kilometers. It was responsible for the junior high school education and teaching tasks in Stone Moon and Magi villages, covering 16 village committee, 136 village groups and 23217 people. The school covers an area of 20447 square meters, with a campus green area of 8818 square meters, a school building area of 13833 square meters, and a sports field of 10030 square meters. The main buildings on campus were teaching buildings, office buildings, student dining halls, student dormitories, comprehensive teaching buildings, student toilets, and teacher dormitories. There were 18 normal classrooms, 13 function rooms, and 80 student dormitories. The school's teaching area, living area, and activity area were reasonably arranged, and the education and teaching facilities were perfect. There were 2 computer classrooms, 100 computers, 1 library, 1 reading room, 35200 books, 6 physics and chemistry laboratories, 1 music classroom, 1 art classroom, teaching instruments and equipment, music, sports and beauty equipment were all equipped according to the first class standard. The school currently has 18 compulsory classes and 831 students. There were 53 teaching staff, including 53 full-time teachers, 53 with bachelor's degree, 15 senior teachers in primary and secondary schools, 18 first-class teachers, 14 second-class teachers, 6 undetermined teachers, 3 supernumerary dormitory managers, 14 cooks and 4 security guards. The school has received many honors and commendations at all levels, such as being named "Yunnan Province Civilized School" in 2008. At present, the school took the party building work as the foundation, logistics support as the driving force, teaching quality as life, moral education as the soul, and characteristic innovation as the blood as the school philosophy. It steadily promoted various work and strived to provide education that satisfied the people.