Mount Tai, A spiritual journey through history and culture.

Hongmen Road, Taishan District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province

The natural scenery of Mount Tai cannot compare to that of Huangshan

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Introduction

- As one of the oldest and most famous mountains in China, Mount Tai is known as the leader of the Five Sacred Mountains for its grandeur and has the reputation of being the "First of the Five Great Mountains". - The mountain is viewed as a heavenly place, "a direct route to the imperial throne" by ancient people. There are more than 20 ancient architectural complexes and over 2,200 stone inscriptions dispersed on the mountain, exuding a strong historical charm. - Buddhism and Taoism have thrived on Mount Tai, with temples and scenic spots scattered throughout the mountain, forming a beautiful landscape. - Lingyan Temple in the north of Mount Tai is renowned worldwide, and precious stone cultural relics such as the Pizhi Pagoda, the Thousand Buddha Hall, and the Tomb Tower Forest, all built during the Tang Dynasty, demonstrate the deep historical and cultural heritage of Mount Tai. - The Dai Temple is the most magnificent and complete ancient architectural complex on Mount Tai. The main hall - the Tiantai Hall, along with the Taihe Palace in the Forbidden City and the Dacheng Hall in the Confucian Temple, are known as the three great halls in China, fully displaying the historical and cultural charm of Mount Tai.

Address

Hongmen Road, Taishan District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province

Opening hours

05:00-24:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

Transportation

1. Take bus 45, 3/K3 South Ring, 3/K3 West Ring, 49/K49 and get off at Hongmen Station to reach the entrance of Mount Tai Hongmen. 2. Take bus 19, K37, K39 Inner Ring, K39 Outer Ring, K3 and get off at Tianwai Village Station to reach the entrance of Mount Tai Tianwai Village. 3. Take bus 19 and get off at Tianzhufeng Scenic Area Station to reach the entrance of Tianzhufeng. 4. Take bus K16, K49 and get off at Taohuayu Station to reach the entrance of Taohuayu.

Phone 0538-96008888