Mr Lee Yon, an ex-miner at Paching Quarry who has an avid interest in collecting unique crystalline stones could not have imagined that his hobby would make him a well known personality in Sg. Lembing.
After collecting crystalline stones for over 21 years, he now displays his 3,000 pieces in his house now known to tourists as the Crystal House. To make access to his house easier, the government has tarred the winding 3km long earth trail from the town to his house situated at the suburb.
Of course, his collection is nothing when compared to those found in many museums or galleries in China. But in a place like Sg. Lembing, this place is now a must-see attraction for many visitors.
A insight after the visit: How do you know whether a piece of rock is mere stone or that it contains precious mineral? We discovered that rocks that have mineral deposit like tin or iron ore weigh heavier than the normal ones.
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