Chinese stone from Mount Emei found in Switzerland

(ECNS) -- A Chinese tourist visiting Switzerland recently posted a video showing a large stone engraved with the Chinese characters for “Mount Emei” while at Mount Rigi, drawing widespread attention online.

According to reports, on Sept. 29, 2014, a 2.6-metric-ton conglomerate rock from Mount Rigi was installed at the Golden Summit of Mount Emei. In return, on July 31, 2015, an 8-metric-ton basalt rock from Mount Emei was set up at Rigi's summit, Rigi Kulm.

According to the Leshan municipal government website, Emei and Rigi officially became sister mountains in 2009. The two sides agreed to exchange rocks to be placed at both summits as symbols of friendship.

The Mount Emei stone is a basalt rock formed around 260 million years ago. It is 2.6 meters tall, 1.5 meters wide, 1.5 meters thick at its deepest point, and weighs about 8.05 metric tons. (Gong Weiwei)