Since ancient times, Mount Tai has been regarded as a symbol of social stability, political consolidation, national prosperity and national unity. No matter who became an emperor in the past dynasties, the first important thing was to worship Mount Tai, which made Mount Tai the only famous mountain in China that was closed to Zen by the emperor.
Both emperors and generals, as well as famous masters, hold Mount Tai in high esteem. Confucius's "Climbing Mount Tai and Being Small in the World" is a much-told story, and Du Fu's "Climbing to the Top, the other mountains all appear dwarfs under the sky.". Became the eternal swan song. There are more than 1000 poems and songs praising Mount Tai in past dynasties.
Tickets: Mount Tai has four mountain gates, and Hong Men Mountain (hiking) ticket season is 82 yuan; Taohuayu ticket 102 yuan; Tickets for Tianwai Village 102 yuan; Tickets for Tianzhu Scenic Area (by bus) 102 yuan.
Richu Taishan mountain
The sunrise, rime, Buddha's light and jade plate of the sea of clouds on Mount Tai are called the "four wonders" of Mount Tai. The other three wonders are hard to find, except the sunrise on Mount Tai, which can be seen as long as heaven rewards hard work. Therefore, watching the sunrise in Mount Tai has become the biggest attraction to visit Mount Tai.
Shise Taian
Taian is the birthplace of Qilu culture and the place where Shandong cuisine gathers. Although Tai 'an City is big, all kinds of Shandong cuisine and snacks can be seen everywhere with unique tastes. And Taishan snacks represented by Taishan pancakes and Sanmei tofu, there is no such store after this place, so you must not miss it!
Wuyue statue
Mount Tai, together with Hengshan Mountain, Huashan Mountain, Songshan Mountain and Hengshan Mountain, ranks third in height, but first, and has been known as the "respect of the five mountains" for thousands of years.
Mount Tai is magnificent, rising from the ground and reaching the sky. Since ancient times, people have regarded this as a symbol of lofty greatness and respected it. Because it is located in the east, Mount Tai is called "Dongyue". The east is the earliest place where the sun rises. The ancients regarded the east as the place where everything alternated and early spring happened, so it has the reputation of "the respect of five mountains".
The ancient geographical position of Mount Tai is very important, and it is a military stronghold. It is adjacent to the birthplace of splendid Qilu culture, the birthplace of Confucianism and the birthplace of a large number of outstanding political, military and thinkers in ancient times.
Taishan closed his eyes and meditated.
As early as 500,000-400,000 years ago in the Stone Age, there were human activities in Mount Tai. Five thousand years ago, the southern and northern foothills of Mount Tai were prosperous areas of Dawenkou culture and Longshan culture.
Since ancient times, Mount Tai has been regarded as a symbol of social stability, political consolidation, national prosperity and national unity. Therefore, emperors of all ages competed for respect. According to legend, in ancient times, 72 monarchs visited Mount Tai to offer sacrifices. From Qin Huang, Hanwu, Tang Zong, Song Zu to the Ming emperors, there were 12 emperors who visited Mount Tai to offer sacrifices.
From the pre-Qin dynasty to the Ming and Qing dynasties, hundreds of emperors and envoys worshipped Mount Tai in 4000 years.
Especially since Qin Shihuang's eastward tour of Mount Tai and the East Pole, emperors of past dynasties have either personally visited Mount Tai or sent envoys to worship Zen. Dai Temple at the foot of Mount Tai is a place to hold Zen rites and worship the gods of Mount Tai. Scholars and celebrities in the past dynasties are also in an endless stream. Confucius, Sima Qian, Zhang Heng, Li Bai and Du Fu all left immortal works for them.
Sites and historical sites
Feudal emperors offered sacrifices to Zen Buddhism, and literati recited poems and wrote poems, leaving a large number of historical sites and monuments for Mount Tai, which made this majestic oriental famous mountain with Wen Xiu more and more famous, became the "statue of five mountains" and became a place that the world yearned for.
There are 97 former sites in Mount Tai, mainly Homo sapiens fossils from Wuzhutai and Dawenkou cultures. There are 58 existing ancient buildings, of which 25 are relatively complete, with a total area of1.4000 square meters. Among them, Dai Temple, Temple, Pool, Hongmen Palace, Hutian Pavilion, Temple, Yuhuangding and other ancient buildings are the crystallization of the ancient wisdom of the Chinese nation and the epitome of China's thousand-year history and culture.
Mount Tai is one of the important birthplaces of ancient culture in China, and it is a world-famous mountain integrating natural and cultural heritage.
Optimal travel time
May is the golden season for climbing mountains and watching the sunrise. The climate of Mount Tai is characterized by four distinct seasons.
Summer is exceptionally cool, and the average temperature in the hottest July is only 17℃. Even if you climb a mountain in hot summer, you will feel cool and comfortable under the shade of pine and cypress. When you reach the top of the mountain, you even need to take warm clothes.
May is the rainy season in Mount Tai, but don't give up climbing easily. At this moment, mountains often encounter the wonders of the sea of clouds. If you meet the sunrise and the sea of clouds in the morning, you will be luckier. After a storm in May, the air is crisp in autumn, and there are no clouds in Wan Li. At the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of white clouds and blue waves under your feet. When night falls, the sunset at Daiding is more charming than the sunrise. It is said that you can see the Yellow River when the weather is fine. Kong Ziyun: Climb the East Mountain and be small, climb Mount Tai and be smaller than the world. In addition, there is no need to worry about too many people in Mount Tai during the Golden Week in May. Taishan's management of cable cars and Panshan Highway is absolutely one of the few in China.
Local Features: Four Wonders
The sunrise on Mount Tai is spectacular and touching. It is one of the wonders of Daiding and an important symbol of Mount Tai. With the first ray of light from the rising sun tearing the darkness before dawn, the eastern sky gradually changed from darkness to fish-belly white and red until it was dazzling golden yellow, spraying thousands of rays of sunshine. Finally, a fireball jumped out of the water and took off.
The whole process is like a skilled magician, instantly changing thousands of colorful pictures, which is amazing. Dai's calendar has always been yearned for by tourists and sung by many literati.
Rime and rime are the unique natural landscapes of Mount Tai. The rime is like frost, like ice, and it is in full bloom in the wind. Pine branches and trees are covered with fluffy ice curtains, like huge white corals, halls and pavilions are covered with soft veils, and the ground is covered with white carpets.
Heavy rain covered rocks, mud, roofs and trees with crystal clear ice, making everything suddenly condense into an ice world.
Mount Tai Buddha's Light Mount Tai Buddha's Light is one of the wonders of Daiding. Whenever a tourist stands on a mountain in foggy morning or evening, he may see a colorful halo with blue inside and red outside on the fog screen, which reflects the whole figure or head shadow, just like the colorful halo on the head of a Buddha elephant, hence the name "Buddha light" or "Bao light".
Mount Tai Buddha's light is a diffraction phenomenon of light, and its appearance is conditional. According to records, most of the Buddha's light in Mount Tai appears in the semi-sunny and semi-foggy weather from June to August, and it is when the sun shines obliquely.
In summer, after Chu Qingyu, a large amount of water vapor evaporates and rises. In addition, when the warm air blowing from the sea in summer is controlled at an altitude of 1500m by high-pressure airflow, if there is no wind, you will see Wan Li Baiyun Shop at Daiding, just like a huge jade plate suspended between heaven and earth.
Mount Tai, where heaven and man are one, has been regarded as a sacred place by kings of all ages. Mount Tai and Bi Xia Yuan Jun are regarded as the gods who control Mount Tai and ascend from heaven to earth.
Mount Tai, also known as "Dongyue the Great", was originally named after the mountain. When Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty sealed Mount Tai to the east, he was called "King of Heaven and Qi" and later named "Emperor of Heaven and Qi". So Mount Tai changed from mountain to god, from god to king, from king to emperor, in harmony with heaven.
Mount Tai was highly praised by emperors of all ages. After Ming Taizu acceded to the throne, he reformed the meditation system and abolished all titles of Mount Tai God, but the title of Dongyue the Great was still used in past dynasties.
Because the divine power of Mount Tai is connected with the heaven and the underworld, emperors of all ages rushed to the mountain and fell at the feet of Emperor Dongyue, begging for blessing. Therefore, the idols of Mount Tai have received more attention and repeated revisions. The existing Taishan God in Dai Temple was rebuilt on 1984.
Bi Xia Yuan Jun, also known as "Jade Girl on Mount Tai", is called "Real Man" and "Yuan Jun" by Taoism.
The jade girl on Mount Tai went to work as an elephant and descended to earth, so she was named "Fairy Jade Girl", and because she was dressed in blue, she was called "Fairy Jade Girl Bi Xia Yuan Jun".
Since Song Zhenzong sealed Mount Tai, the god of Mount Tai has risen and fallen, and then the goddess of Mount Tai gradually took its place. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, she had become the Queen of Mount Tai, and her temples in Yuan Jun were all over the country. The folk religious activities of Mount Tai's offering sacrifices to Yuan Jun have intensified and lasted for several generations.
Accommodation introduction
Accommodation in Taishan is divided into Taishan and Tai 'an. There are various levels of accommodation on the top of Mount Tai, ranging from three-star magic hotels, one-star Xianju hotels to private small hotels. Accommodation is not a problem, prices are high and low.
Water is often cut off in the mountains, so it is impossible to take a bath. Some hotels use "water" to attract business, and its credibility is questionable. There may be no place to live in the mountains at night, so you need to rent a military coat, 5- 15 yuan/piece, and watch the sunrise in the morning to keep out the cold.
Tai 'an, at the foot of Mount Tai, is better than the mountain in terms of price and hotel facilities. Moreover, the urban area of Tai 'an is very small, and it is very convenient to get to the mountain gate. If you are not in a hurry to watch the sunrise, living in the city will be more comfortable. You can also choose to climb the mountain at night and watch the sunrise at the top of the mountain in the morning. Although few people climb the mountain at night, it is also very safe, and there are stalls along the way.
Peak accommodation recommendation
Highlight: The biggest advantage is that you can watch the sunrise and fully feel the breath of Mount Tai. But the most inconvenient places are good hotels and beds with poor facilities, cold weather and high prices. Price: 30 yuan -300 yuan. Suitable for people: backpackers
Recommended accommodation in urban areas and foothills
Highlight: The accommodation facilities at the foot of the mountain are relatively perfect. There are many middle and high-grade hotels with moderate prices, which are also close to the mountaineering point and the surrounding commercial facilities are developed.
Price: 50 yuan -8 10 yuan. Suitable for people: business guests.
Catering introduction
There are many special cuisines in Taishan, Tai 'an and its vicinity. Generally speaking, there are two kinds: flavor banquets and snacks.
Chinese cabbage, tofu and water, also known as "the three beauties of Mount Tai", have a long history of tofu feast and potherb feast in Mount Tai. Emperors of past dynasties came to Mount Tai to "be vegetarian and clean" to show their piety. The tofu feast alone has more than 150 dishes.
Tai 'an flavor is also famous. The more famous ones are Tai 'an pancake, fried red scale fish, white honey cabbage, pickled melon, eggplant with sauce, Taishan jujube, baked sweet potato and so on. You must try.
There is a lot of food here, especially in Tai 'an, and jiaozi is everywhere. Whether you are alone or not, you have to get up three or two times. Jiaozi is a big place, and single tourists can't eat stir-fried dishes after eating jiaozi. Remind tourists not to order too much.
Entertainment strategy
Although Mount Tai is not as noisy and fashionable as a big city, it also lacks the strong amorous feelings of a small town, but its antique entertainment activities can always make you have fun and comfortable here.
In recent years, Mount Tai has opened up many new places of entertainment, and all kinds of exciting and inexhaustible foreign toys are now popular here. You can enjoy leisure, tennis, bowling, sauna and other entertainment and health care projects you like. But the most lasting charm is traditional activities.
Every time Tai 'an Dongyue Temple Fair, stilt dragon lantern and lion dance, and black fish drum play against Taiwan, the streets are very lively. In Tai 'an and Taishan, Shandong Bangzi and Laiwu Bangzi are very popular, and men, women and children can hum a few words. "Dragon Dance, Taishan Core and Wenhe Fishing Drum" is a must in Tai 'an folk performing arts.
Shopping introduction
Feicheng Peach, Taishan Chestnut and Ningyang Jujube are also called "the three specialties of Taishan"; Agarwood lion, Wen Liangyu and yellow glazed porcelain gourd are also called "Three Treasures of Mount Tai".
In addition, Taishan Ginseng, Taishan Walnut, Taishan Mountain Red, Taishan Hongyu Apricot, Taishan Ren Mei Pear (commonly known as Xiaobai Pear), Sancha Red Star Apple, Carrageenan and Red Scale Fish, which are among the "eight treasures of China", are also famous.
Ginza Mall and Taishan Department Store are the best shopping centers in Tai 'an. Ginza Mall is 50 meters north of the railway station; Taishan Department Store is located at the intersection of the middle section of Caiyuan Street and Qingnian Road. The middle section of Caiyuan Street where it is located is used to buy clothes and fine products.
You can buy some stones worth collecting in a street opposite the back door of Dai Temple. At the western end of Caiyuan Street, 200 meters east of the railway station, there is a Hayes Mall, which sells low-grade clothes and high-quality goods. You can have a look.
Related scenic spots
Mount Tai
Mount Tai, located in the middle of Shandong Province, was called "Daishan" and "Daizong" in ancient times and renamed "Taishan" in the Spring and Autumn Period. Mount Tai is adjacent to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, and backed by Jinan, the spring city, covering an area of 426 square kilometers. Jade Emperor Peak, the main peak, is1.547m above sea level. It is magnificent and has the reputation of "the first mountain in the world". 1987 is listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO.
The most fascinating thing about Mount Tai is that it is the only mountain in the history of China that was sealed by the emperor. ...
Keyuan
The base address of Keyuan belongs to the villa of Sun Chengyou, our envoy in Wujun, wuyue in the Five Dynasties. It was a part of Canglang Pavilion in the Northern Song Dynasty and Hanyuan House in the Southern Song Dynasty. Entering Dayun Temple in Yuan and Ming Dynasties. In the thirty-second year of Qingganlong (1767), a garden was built here. It was named "Paradise" after Confucius' meaning that "the benevolent enjoys Leshan and the wise enjoys water". Later, it was renamed "Keyuan" as "Eat, Play and Don't Practice". In the seventh year of Daoguang in the late Qing Dynasty (1827), Liang Zhangju, the governor of Jiangsu Province, repaired and ordered the preservation of the ancient school. 19 14 years ...
Yuhuangfeng
Jade Emperor Peak is the top of the main peak of Mount Tai, named after the Jade Emperor Temple on the peak. Located in the north of Bi Xia Temple, it is the peak of Mount Tai, formerly known as Taipingding, also known as Tianzhu Peak. Jade Emperor Temple was built in Chenghua period of Ming Dynasty. The main buildings are Jade Emperor Hall, Xu Ying Pavilion, Wanghe Pavilion and East-West Annex Hall. A bronze statue of the Jade Emperor is enshrined in the hall. The inscription on the shrine titled "Chai Wang Yifeng" shows that the ancient emperor used to burn firewood here to worship the gods of mountains and rivers. There is a "top stone" in front of the temple, which marks the highest of Mount Tai. ...
Daisi
Dai Temple was formerly called Dong Prison Temple or Taishan Palace. Located in the north of Tai 'an, south of Mount Tai. It is the largest and most well-preserved ancient architectural complex, Taoist temple and the place where emperors held meditation ceremonies and offered sacrifices to Mount Tai. Daimiao City is full of high-rise buildings, temples are majestic, palaces overlap, and the weather is myriad.
Dai Temple was built in the Han Dynasty, and by the time of the Tang Dynasty, there was already a magnificent hall. In Song Zhenzong, when a large-scale meditation ceremony was held, it was expanded and the Tiangong was built, which was more extensive. Its architectural style is imperial. ...
The halfway door to heaven
Zhongtianmen is located in the north of Hutiange, also known as Ertianmen. The ravine here is cut off by high mountains, and the earthy Huang Chi, named Huangxianling, is the birthplace of Xi Zhong. Zhongtianmen is surrounded by mountains and valleys, pavilions and pavilions. There is zhongxi mountain in the east, which is abrupt and beautiful, and the sunrise and sunset are considerable; There is a winding Phoenix Ridge in the west, overlooking the majestic posture and the new look of the city wall. Standing under the square, the towering Mount Daifeng stands in the north, the mountains stand upright, Lin Maoquan flies, and the cable car flies in the air, which naturally becomes a painting.
At the top of the ridge, there is a stone workshop in Zhongtianmen, which reads "Zhongtianmen" ...
Japanese concept of peak
The southeast of Yuhuangding is "Pingfeng". In the Qing Dynasty, there was a "Gankun Pavilion" with the inscription "Confucius lived in a small world". Pavilion was destroyed in the Republic of China 1967. To the east of the flat roof is the "peak view of the sun", which is the best place to see the sun.
In the 18th year of Chenghua in Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1482), jade slips were washed away under Riguan Peak due to heavy rain. In the 12th year of Qing Qianlong (AD 1747), a stonemason got two jade boxes, each of which was sealed. ...
Shibapan
The general mountain road from the bottom of Songshan Mountain to Nantianmen is called "Eighteen Plates". 79 sets, the score 1633. The first 393 levels are called eighteen sets slow; The middle level 767 is eighteen sets; Finally, 473 closed ten sets.
There is a local saying that "tight eighteen, slow eighteen, not too tight and not too slow eighteen". Three eighteen plates, less than one kilometer, with a vertical height of more than 400 meters. At the top of the meeting, white clouds wipe your sweat, and mountain breeze clears your heart. Heaven and earth are long. ...
Tianjie
There is a stone workshop in the northeast of Nantianmen. The inscription "Ascending to Middle School" by Ming people was abolished in the late Qing Dynasty. Rebuilt in 1986, Wu Zhongqi inscribed "Tianjie" today. In front of the workshop, there is Huiluan Pavilion, which was built in 1989 and is the third guest house in Tai 'an. On the east side is the Nantianmen Management District of Taishan Management Committee, the resident of public security police station and guest house.
Tianjiefang East Road North is the former site of Qianlong Palace and Tang Dynasty writer Su Yuanming. During the Republic of China, the villagers built huts and inns here, all of which were carved with "Shuang Sheng" and "wooden sticks". ...