Where is Mount Tai in Tai 'an?

Mount Tai is located in the north of Taishan District, Tai 'an City.

Mount Tai runs through central Shandong, within the territory of Tai 'an, between Tai 'an and Jinan. It was called "Daishan" and "Daizong" in ancient times, but it was renamed "Taishan" in the Spring and Autumn Period.

Mount Tai is adjacent to Qufu, Confucius' hometown, and backed by Jinan, the spring city. Mount Tai originates in the eastern part of North China Plain, above Qilu Plain, with the sea in the east, the Yellow River in the west and the water of Wenzhou, Suzhou and Huaihe River in the south. Its main and branch veins cover more than ten counties around, with a sleeping area of 426 square kilometers. The elevation of Yuhuangding, the main peak1545m.

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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". From Qin Shihuang to Qing Dynasty, 13 emperors went to Mount Tai to worship or sacrifice, and 24 emperors sent officials to sacrifice 72 times.

There are more than 20 ancient buildings and more than 2,200 stone tablets on the majestic Mount Tai. Both Taoism and Buddhism regard Mount Tai as a "fairy mountain Buddha country", deify Mount Tai and build a large number of temples on Mount Tai.

Reference source; Baidu Encyclopedia-Taishan (Taishan District, Tai 'an City, Shandong Province)

Reference source; Baidu encyclopedia-Taishan mountain