#Yuhuang Ding Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Mountains
Temples
Address:
Tianzhufeng Road, Taishan District, Tai'an City
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 06:30-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
Phone:
0538-96008888
Taishan, Shandong
Let's go and see the winter snow scenery of Taishan! Just do it now. It's really unforgettable to see such beautiful scenery in this life. Friends who are moved, act quickly. Note that the temperature on the top of the mountain is lower, so take good care of keeping warm and anti-skid measures.
Taishan, also known as Daisan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue, Taiyue, is one of the Five Mountains, known as the 'first of the Five Mountains' and 'the first mountain in the world'. It is located in the central part of Shandong Province, under the jurisdiction of Taian City, stretching between Taian, Jinan, and Zibo, with a total area of 25,000 hectares and the main peak Yuhuangding at an altitude of 1532.7 meters.
In 1982, Taishan was listed as the first batch of national scenic spots. In 1987, Taishan was approved by UNESCO as China's first World Cultural and Natural Heritage. In 2002, Taishan was rated as the 'first of the top ten cultural mountains in China'. In 2005, Taishan became a national geological park. In 2006, Taishan, with its unique geological value, became a World Geological Park. In March 2007, Taishan was rated as a national AAAAA tourist attraction; in December, Taishan was named the first 'Chinese Calligraphy Famous Mountain' in China.
Taishan, which has accompanied the history of Chinese civilization for five thousand years, embodies the symbol of national prosperity and national survival, carries rich geographical historical and cultural connotations, was regarded by the ancients as a 'direct access to the imperial seat' heaven, became the sacred mountain of the people's worship, the emperor's sacrifice, and there is a saying that 'when Taishan is safe, all seas are safe'.
LAINEY MCDANIEL
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.
NADIA HOLLOWAY
Mount Tai at dusk
After 20 years, I returned to Mount Tai, and this time I finally got what I wished for, good weather, and a clear view of Mount Tai.
Starting from the Red Gate, you can easily reach the top by walking for 5 hours.
In winter, there is a high probability of encountering good weather when climbing Mount Tai, so there is no need to go up the mountain to see the fog. I got to see the sunrise, sunset, and snow scene.