(Jade Emperor Peak)

Mount Taishan is located in the center of Shandong Province spanning the cities of Taian and Jinan, extending for a total area of 250 kilometers. It was known in ancient times as Daishan and revered as the East Sacred Mountain. Mount Taishan is a symbol of loftiness and grandeur with abruptly rising majestic peaks and crests. Its sceneries are spectacular. Many Chinese emperors including Qin Shi Huang, Wu Di of Han, Xuan Zong of Tang and Qian Long of Qing held grand sacrificial ceremonies on its summit. All through the dynasties 72 emperors had come here to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth.

(Sister Pine Trees)

Mount Taishan boasts of a wealth of natural legacies. A large number of scenic spots were given names since ancient times. They include 112 peaks, 98 precipitous ridges, 18 rock caves, 58 odd shaped rocks, 102 streams and valleys, 56 pools and waterfalls, 64 springs. It has 989 species of plants falling into 114 families, and a vegetation of coverage of 79.9 percent. With cultural legacies handing down through thousands of year, the scenic area houses 22 groups of ancient architectures, 97 ancient remains, 819 commemorative stone tablets and 1,800 inscribed rocks. They are a natural museum for the study of ancient Chinese History and calligraphy. Its main sits of interest include Hall of Heavenly Blessing, South Gate to Heaven, Azure Cloud Temple, Sun Watching Peak, Sutra Rock Valley and Black Dragon Pool. Mount Taishan is a famed Sacred Mountain valuable in aesthetics, science and cultural history.