Mount Taishan
travel wonder in China

Why Taishan is special
Mount Taishan is the most sacred of China's five famous holy mountains.
It's also renowned for its scenic beauty - and for its 5,000 steps leading to the Taishan summit.
Leading Chinese artists over the centuries have painted the cloud shrouded Mount Taishan.

Interesting insights 
about Mount Taishan


Emperors over the course of two thousand years came to worship on Mount Taishan. Some built pavilions, the most heralded being Five Pines, which dates back to the Qin Dynasty (221 to 206 BC).

Dai Temple at the base of Mount Taishan and Azure Cloud Temple at its peak (see photo) are Mount Taishan's two best known Taoist sites.

Despite the steep, lengthy stairs, many pilgrims and tourists make the climb. It takes the average visitor 4 hours up, 2 hours down to conquer the 5,000 steps.

Tidbits about
Mount Taishan


The name "Taishan" means "Mount Tai" (the Chinese word "'shan" means "mountain"). For clarity's sake, the redundant "Mount" is added for the English translation ("Mount Taishan").

Some travelers confuse this Taishan for the large city in Canton (Guangschu) province that also bears the name "Taishan".

Tips for your 
vacation tour or trip


On clear mornings, it's best to be on the summit to catch Mount Taishan's famous sunrise vista (summit guest houses are available for sleep overs). 

On foggy mornings, it's best to be at the foot of the mountain to see the misty clouds serenely dance around the mountain slopes.

If 5,000 steps are beyond your physical endurance, you can take a cable car. It cuts the number of stairs you have to climb in half.

Location
Mount Taishan is in Shandong province and about 500 kilometers (300 miles) southeast of Beijing.

Pronunciation guide
Taishan:  tye-shan 



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