Mike Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Tai Shan Songfacts Mount Taishan, 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" of modern times. There are 7000 steps to the top of the 5000 foot mountain. Located at the central part of Shan Dong 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 above sea level and an area that covers 426 square kilometres, 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, the East and West Routes, the Mid-heaven Gate - junction of the two routes, and the Jade Emperor Summit. Religious worship of Mount Tai has a tradition of 3,000 years Shang to that of the Qing Dynasty. Taishan attracts over 6 million visitors a year. There are 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone tablets, and 1,018 cliff-side and stone inscriptions located on Mount Tai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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