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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