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  • Mt. Tai is the most famous of the ˇ®Five Sacred Mountains' and is located near the cities of Tai'an, Jinan and Zibo in Shandong Province. This mountain, 1987, was listed in the World Natural and Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO. The main peak of the mountain, Jade Emperor Summit, is over 1,500 meters high.
     One of the first things an emperor did when he ascended the throne, in ancient times, was to climb Mt. Tai and pray to the heavens and Earth to their ancestors. It has been noted that 72 emperors have made pilgrimages to Mt. Tai. Because of this tradition, Mt. Tai has become very popular and the mountain now has several temples, stone tablets and stone inscriptions. Buddhism and Taoism are also important due to role they play at Mt. Tai.
  • There are several points of interest to see while hiking up to the top of Mt. Tai. There are several scriptures along the hike up the mountain, Red Gate Palace, Azure Cloud Temple and many others. The natural scenery here is also very beautiful and the air is very clean. There are several different rock formations, along with the view of looking out at other peaks provides a breathtaking experience that is worth the steep hike up to the top.
     
    There are four different ways to climb to the top, but the most popular is the East Route, which is also known as the Imperial Route. The most Convenient way to climb the mountain is the Peach Blossom Ravine Route, especially for tourists who drive from other locations. Tainzhu Peak Route and the West Route are two other ways up that offer different scenic sites to see.
     

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