Posted 2017/1/6
Previously called “Daishan Mountain”, Taishan Mountain is also known as “the Great Peak”, “the Great Mountain” and “the Eastern Mountain”. It is in the central part of Shandong Province. Its main peak-Jade Emperor peak is 1,545 meters above sea level. Taishan Mountain is ranked as the No. 1 of all famous mountains in China. Comprised of natural and humanistic landscapes, the scenic area of Taishan Mountain is within the radius from the main peak. The scenery of Taishan Mountain is best known for its magnificence. Layers and layers of grand mountains surrounded by green pines and giant rocks, as well as the ever-changing clouds and mists make Taishan Mountain majestic, bright, beautiful, quiet and mysterious.
Taishan Mountain is China’s only famous mountain that used to be the place for the emperor to hold a grand ceremony to worship the heaven and to pray for peace and prosperity. Therefore, the mountain was deified. Throngs of Buddhist and Taoist practitioners, scholars and celebrities all came to Taishan Mountain, leaving the place lots of historical sites and humanistic landscapes. The main cultural sites spread from Sheshou Mountain’s memorial site to Haoli Mountain and all the way to Jade Emperor Peak, creating the three dimensions of “Hell”, “World” and “Heaven”. Daimiao Temple is the main building on the medial axis of Taicheng City at the foot of Taishan Mountain. The temple connects Tongtian Street in the front and the winding path at the back, bringing the mountain and the city together. Ascending the mountain from this spot is a good choice, because it symbolizes going from “this world” to the “divine heaven”.
The natural scenery of Taishan Mountain is grand and imposing. The penetration and influence of thousands of years’ spiritual culture and humanistic landscapes have catapulted Taishan Mountain to the top of the Five Famous Mountains of China. The mountain is not only a snapshot of the spiritual culture of the Chinese nation, but more of a precious world heritage.
