Mount Taishan: A Majestic Mountain and Sea

Feel the grandeur of Mount Taishan, the "Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains," in the cold winter wind. Experience the magnificence of "viewing all the other mountains in a single glance" at the top of the steep and towering Mount Taishan. ❣️ Trip Preparation: Plan Carefully for a Happy New Year 👀 Book Accommodation in Advance 😃 Mount Taishan is a popular tourist destination during the Lunar New Year. We recommend booking accommodation in advance. 💙 Buy Tickets on WeChat 😜 Follow the "Mount Taishan Scenic Area" WeChat official account, go to the "Ticket Reservation" section, and select a suitable route (including a one-way bus ticket). Ticket price reference: An adult ticket plus a one-way bus ticket from Tianping Lake to Zhongtianmen is about ¥150 (subject to change during the Lunar New Year). Tip: We bought tickets for 8:00–12:00. We recommend buying tickets for 7:00–9:00 to avoid the crowds. The entire journey can be divided into two sections: Hongmen–Zhongtianmen–Nantianmen. Zhongtianmen is about 2–2.5 hours into the first half of the journey. The second half is steeper with more stairs and takes 2.5–3 hours. 🧗‍♀️ Climbing Routes: Classic Route: Daizong Archway ➡️ Hongmen Visitor Center (buy tickets to enter the mountain) ➡️ Hongmen Palace ➡️ Wanxian Tower ➡️ Doumu Palace ➡️ Jingshi Valley ➡️ Hutian Pavilion ➡️ Huima Ridge ➡️ Zhongtianmen ➡️ Kuaihuo Three Miles ➡️ Yunbu Bridge ➡️ Wudafu Pine ➡️ Eighteen Bends ➡️ Tianjie ➡️ Bixia Temple ➡️ Cliff Inscriptions ➡️ Chief of the Five Sacred Mountains ➡️ Jade Emperor Peak. Convenient Route: Tianwai Village Visitor Center (buy tickets to enter the mountain) ➡️ Longtan Reservoir ➡️ Bailong Pool ➡️ Heilong Pool ➡️ Bamboo Forest Temple ➡️ Huangxi River Reservoir ➡️ Fanzi Cliff ➡️ Aolai Peak ➡️ Zhongtianmen (take the cable car) ➡️ Nantianmen ➡️ Bixia Temple ➡️ Jade Emperor Peak. Other Notes: Clothing: It is cold in winter, so a windbreaker or thick down jacket is needed to protect against the mountain wind. Choose windproof and lightweight clothing to make climbing easier. Windproof hats, scarves, and gloves are essential. Gloves are very useful when holding onto the mountain or handrails. Wear hiking shoes or sneakers that are lightweight and warm. Bring a hiking stick, which is very useful. You don't need to bring a lot of food and drinks, as carrying a heavy load is tiring. Food is also available on the mountain, although it is a little more expensive. If you are bringing children, you can bring some food.