Why is Mount Tai the first of the Five Mountains? How long does it take to take the cable car from the top of Mount Tai to the bottom of the mountain?

Mount Tai is the symbol of the Chinese nation, the epitome of oriental culture, the place where the idea of ​​"harmony between man and nature" is sustenance, the spiritual home of the Chinese nation, and is known as the "first of the five mountains". In ancient times, it has become an important birthplace of oriental culture. What else is there to do in Tai'an besides Mount Tai? Open it and see if it is the place you want to go?

Contents of this article

1. Why is Mount Tai the first of the Five Mountains?

2. How long does it take to take the cable car from the top of Mount Tai to the bottom of the mountain?

3. What else is there to do in Tai'an besides Mount Tai?

Why is Mount Tai the first of the Five Mountains?

Mount Tai is the first of the Five Mountains because:

Mount Tai was regarded by the ancients as a paradise that "goes directly to the throne of the emperor". From the Qin Shihuang to the Qing Dynasty, 13 emperors led the emperors to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices or to worship the gods. In addition, 24 emperors sent officials to offer sacrifices 72 times. Mount Tai is a symbol of the Chinese nation, a microcosm of oriental culture, a place where the idea of ​​"harmony between man and nature" is sustenance, and the spiritual home of the Chinese nation. Therefore, it is called "the first of the Five Mountains".

Sima Qian once said: "Everyone has to die, but some people's death is heavier than Mount Tai, while others are lighter than a feather." The "Mount Tai" here refers to Mount Tai, which is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province. The Mount Tai area has become an important birthplace of Eastern culture as early as ancient times, and Mount Tai has become China's earliest famous mountain in the pre-Qin period, becoming the first of the Five Sacred Mountains.

How long does it take to take the cable car from the top of Mount Tai to the bottom of the mountain?

It takes eight to fifteen minutes to take the cable car from the top of Mount Tai to the bottom of the mountain.

Cableway opening hours:

Zhongtianmen Cableway:

From April 16 to October 15: 6:30 to 16:30.

From October 16 to April 15: 7:30 to 17:30.

Taohuayuan Cableway:

From April 16 to October 15: 7:30 to 17:30.

October 16 to April 15: 8:00 to 17:00.

Houshiwu Cableway:

April to October: 8:30 to 16:00.

November to March: Closed during the winter fire prevention period.

What else is there to do in Tai'an besides Mount Tai?

1. Tai'an Dongyue Temple, also known as Taishan Temple or Dai Temple, is located in the north of Tai'an City, on the southern foot of Mount Tai. It is 406 meters long from north to south, 237 meters wide from east to west, with a total area of ​​96,000 square meters. It is the largest and most complete ancient building complex in Mount Tai. It is a Taoist temple and the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai.

2. Tai'an Dajinkou is located in Tai'an City, Shandong Province. Surrounded by mountains, green pines and cypresses, it is located alone on the top of the mountain, with lush flowers and trees, and fresh and pleasant air. There are many scenic spots in Dajinkou Township, such as Jinxiu Valley, Foye Temple, Mingtang Garden, etc., which are beautiful.

3. Dongping Lake, formerly known as Daye Ze, Juye Ze, Liangshan Lake, and Anshan Lake, was named Dongping Lake during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. It is the only remaining body of water of the 800-li water marsh in "Water Margin". In 1985, it was announced as a provincial scenic spot by the Shandong Provincial People's Government. It is also an important scenic spot in the Water Margin tourism route launched by Shandong Province.

In addition to the above three tourist attractions, there are also other places suitable for entertainment, such as Lotus Mountain, Fantawild Happy World, and Tianlecheng Water World.