Tai'an (泰安) is a city in Shandong. Famous for Mount Tai, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The name Tai'an (泰安) is from the word 国泰民安 (Peace of the nation and well-being of the people). It lies in the south of the sacred mountain Mount Tai or Taishan(泰山) in local language. This mountain is considered the palace for all the gods, which is similar to Mount Olympus. The city is historically considered the holly city where the three worlds annexes: World of Gods (Heaven), World of Human(Mortals), and World of Afterlife(Hell).
Apart from the fact that every year thousands of people visit Tai'an to admire its nature, to tour its slopes, and reach its peaks, historically, if an emperor is to seek peace of his dynasty, a national ceremony which last a month shall be arranged in which the emperor himself shall worship the mountain gods and keep on diet.
- Dai Miao Temple. one of the three most important temples in China, initially built 2000 years ago rebuilt around 1600. ¥40.
- Tai Shan peak. See main article.
- Old Town Hall, 通天街. Nearby you can find various art collections to be sold.
- Fairyland. The start point of New Middle Royal Path to the peak. Also bus terminus for service to Middle Heaven Gate.
- Puchao Temple. Buddist temple. ¥5.
- Red Gate.
- Daicong Gateway.
- Blossom Valley.
- Helly Mountain.
- Tiger Hill and Goddess Pool.
- Taian Railway Station Historic Site built in 1901 German Colony Age.
Dai Miao Temple. one of the three most important temples in China, initially built 2000 years ago rebuilt around 1600. ¥40.
Tai Shan peak. See [[Mount Tai|main article]].
Old Town Hall, 通天街. Nearby you can find various art collections to be sold.
Fairyland. The start point of New Middle Royal Path to the peak. Also bus terminus for service to Middle Heaven Gate.
Puchao Temple. Buddist temple. ¥5.
Red Gate.
Daicong Gateway.
Blossom Valley.
Helly Mountain.
Tiger Hill and Goddess Pool.
Taian Railway Station Historic Site built in 1901 German Colony Age.
Supermarket called In-Zone and RT-mart are near the Taishan train station (not the high-speed rail station) where all kinds of Chinese daily foods are available, also KFC therein.
Local food can be found north to Taishan Station, called Kangfu Rd (Hospital Rd, 康复路).
- In Zone Mart. Go to the underground floor for local food market!
In Zone Mart. Go to the underground floor for local food market!