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CHINA Day 5-HENAN SHANDONG-APR 2015

 






Day 5

14 Apr 2015

Tai’an to Jinan

Taisan is the most famous sacred mountain in China. In ancient times, Chinese people worshipped Taisan Mountain. 13 Emperors on their own offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth. There are over 20 well preserved buildings up on this mountain which is also a sacred land for both Buddhism and Taoism. There are 1800 stone inscriptions and tablets, 22 temples and many ancient trees over 1000 years. Taisan is a UNESCO site.

 Going up in the cable car











Nantianmen (Southern Heavenly Gate)









Jade Emperor Peak is the summit of Mount Tai at 1545M. In Chinese mythology, the Jade emperor is the most powerful god in heaven.

Heaven Street






Walking to Jade Emperor peak













Grand Peak view


Guandi Palace


Jade Emperor Temple 







View from the peak





















 

 



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