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Brief introduction of Mount Tai

Introduction: Mount Tai, also known as Daishan and Daizong, is located in the middle of Tai 'an City, Shandong Province. Yuhuangding, the main peak, is 1.545 meters above sea level, with a magnificent momentum. Known as "the first of the five mountains" and "the first mountain in the world", it is a world natural and cultural heritage and a national 5A-level tourist attraction.

Mount Tai was regarded by the ancients as a paradise "directly to the throne" and became a sacred mountain worshipped by the people and emperors. There is a saying that "Mount Tai is safe and the world is safe". There are more than 20 ancient buildings and more than 2,200 stone tablets on the mountain, which is a resort for Buddhism and Taoism. Temples and historical sites of the two major religions are all over the mountains, which has become a highlight of Mount Tai.

Daimiao Taishan is the largest and most well-preserved ancient architectural complex. Its main buildings, Tianzhu Hall, Taihe Hall of the Forbidden City and Dacheng Hall of Confucius Temple, are collectively called the three major halls in China.

The surrounding attractions are:

Nantianmen, Shibapan and Caishi West.

Nantianmen 1

Nantianmen is located at the end of Mount Tai's Eighteen Plates, which is the top of the climbing path. There are two peaks here, as if Tianmen had opened itself. Looking up from the bottom, it looks like a palace in the sky, hence the name Wonderland. Crossing the Nantianmen is the top of Mount Tai, and the mountaineering trip is officially completed.

2. Eighteen plates

Eighteen plates are to Mount Tai as Badaling is to the Great Wall; The Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi 'an is a dangerous part of the hiking route of Mount Tai, which is also one of the main symbols of Mount Tai and a scenic spot worth visiting.

3. Cai Shixi

Caishixi Scenic Area is located at the west foot of Mount Tai, which governs Taohuayu and Taohuayuan, with an area of 1 173 hectares and a forest coverage rate of over 85%. Known as "Taishan Forest Museum", "Little Jiangnan of Taishan" and "Little Jiuzhai in the North", it is a leisure and sightseeing resort in Taishan. Along the way, the winding path leads to a secluded place, and the steps are paved with stones, which is natural; Rest everywhere, stone benches and tables, full of wild interest; Love the water, comfortable and comfortable, there is a hole in the sky.