To reach the summit of Mount Tai, one must arrive at the top before sunrise to take in the breathtaking views

Night climbing route of Mount Tai: Start climbing around 10 p.m. from the Red Gate, and after about 3 hours of climbing, you will reach Zhongtianmen. Take a short rest and continue climbing for about an hour to reach the Eighteen Bends, which is a difficult path, so be careful with your footing. Around 3:30 a.m., you will arrive at Nantianmen, where you can rest and adjust, have some breakfast, and then head to the Jade Emperor Peak to watch the sunrise before 5 a.m. When descending the mountain, if you are too tired, you can choose to take the cable car, or if you are still energetic, you can visit other attractions. Preparation of supplies: A flashlight is essential for night climbing on Mount Tai, as there are no street lights, only the lights from the stalls selling goods. It's best to prepare one before heading to Tai'an to avoid buying a poor-quality one at the foot of the mountain. A seat cushion is not a burden, as the mountain is very damp and can be quite cold. Sitting directly on the stone to rest will be very cold, so a seat cushion will make it much more comfortable. A small amount of food, preferably energy-boosting foods, should be chosen to avoid increasing the burden of climbing. You can enjoy them during rest on the mountain. For example, Red Bull, purified water, sausage, etc. Do not bring instant noodles, as they take up too much space and can be bought at the foot and on the mountain. Clothing, wear comfortable sports shoes, and you don't need to wear very thick clothes. What you usually wear is fine, just bring an extra sweater. During the climb, you will get hot from the constant movement, but as you approach the summit, the temperature will drop, and you can rent a coat for warmth. A walking stick, if you have a hiking stick, bring it with you. Ordinary walking sticks are sold at the foot and on Mount Tai, usually only costing 2 yuan each, which is enough for climbing. Precautions: 1. There are small restaurants at the Red Gate where you can rest and eat. The dishes are average, and the prices are acceptable. 2. There are many temples on Mount Tai, and if you want to burn incense and pray, buy it at the foot of the mountain, as it is more than twice as expensive on the mountain. 3. Rent a military coat after climbing the Eighteen Bends, otherwise, it will be too burdensome. It's best to rent one after passing Nantianmen, at Tianjie, for 5 or 10 yuan each. 4. Conserve your energy as much as possible, otherwise, you will only feel tired at the summit and not in the mood to appreciate the scenery of Mount Tai. 5. You can have breakfast at Tianjie in the morning to replenish your energy. The prices are slightly higher than at the foot of the mountain, for example, fried dough sticks are 2 yuan each, and soy milk is 5 yuan per bowl. 6. Keep your ticket safe, as there will be one or two checkpoints on the way up the mountain, but no checks are needed when going down. 7. Armed police are stationed at intervals on the mountain, and if you have any questions, you can ask them for detailed answers.