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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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