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Confucius said when standing on the top of Mt. Tai, you'll feel the earth become smaller. Since the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC), Mount Tai, as the royal object of cult, was the venue where past emperors used to worship Heaven and Earth. Countless literati have left inscriptions and steles there, giving it the reputation as "A Natural Museum of History and Art".
There are five famous sacred mountains in China - East Tai Shan, West Hua Shan, South Heng Shan, Norh Heng Shan and Central Song Shan. They each have their unique attractions. Even though Mount Taishan is not the highest mountain, it is the most famed of the five and symbolizes the Chinese Spirit.
Located at the central part of Shandong Province and lying across Ji'nan and Tai'an Cities, Mount Taishan is the cradle of Chinese culture and the most magnificent mountain under heaven. With a height of 1,545 meters, its majesty and splendor is incomparable. It is mainly made up of natural sights as well as man-made sights. The intense grandeur from its mountainous bearing and spectacular breath-taking scenery exudes sheer elegance, profundity and immense vastness while touching on serenity merged with an air of mystery and tempestuous danger. There are five scenic areas on Mount Taishan - the Dai Temple (Dai Miao), the East and West Routes (Dong Lu, Xi Lu), the Mid-heaven Gate (Zhong Tian Men) - junction of the two routes, and the Jade Emperor Summit (Yu Huang Ding).
According to historical records, the Five Pines Pavilion is also called the Five "Dafu" Pines. In 219 BC, when the first emperor Qin Shihuang was halfway down from the Mount Taishan it began to rain and he took shelter under the five pines beside five pavilions. Later, he conferred them the titles of "Dafu", the so-called "Five Pines Pavilion". The Eighteen Bends is a long and hard journey from Dui Songshan (Dui Song Shan) to Southheaven Gate (Nan Tian Men) in the Mount Taishan. It has three "Eighteen Bends" and 1630 steps. Seen from a distance, it would appear to be almost 400 meters up, vertically. One needs to be extra careful when climbing the steps.
The Black Dragon Pool is a recommended scenic spot along this route. There you will witness the waterfall flowing like a long white silk flying, as it pours over the cliff culminating into the Black Dragon Pool. Limpid, green water forms a very appealing sight, and mirror-smooth stones scatter around the area. Just imagine yourself sitting on the stones, absorbing the wonderful surrounding scenery while listening to the soothing sounds of the flowing water. An exhilarating treat for both the eyes and the mind!
Jade Emperor Summit: This is the highest peak of Mount Taishan. At the peak lies the Jade Emperor Temple (Yu Huang Miao), where a bronze statue of the Jade Emperor (the Chinese god) is worshipped. Enjoy the beauty of sunrise in the mornings in the east pavilion and the golden belts of the Yellow River in the west pavilion. The most spectacular feature of the Jade Emperor Summit is the carpet of snow - indeed a marvelous spectacle to behold.
In China, we often use Mount Taishan to glorify a person's devotion to the country. Thus Tai Shan is of significant importance in Chinese minds. (Text: travelchinaguide.com; Photo: dzwww.com) ÂÂ
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