Mount Tai, also known as Daishan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue and Taiyue, is one of the five mountains, and is known as "the head of the five mountains" and "the first mountain in the world". Located in the middle of Shandong Province, it belongs to Taian City? , stretching between Taian, Jinan and Zibo, with a total area of 24,200 hectares. The elevation of Yuhuangding, the main peak 1, 532.7m? .
Mount tai, accompanied by 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, is a symbol of national prosperity and national survival? [44]? Carrying rich geographical, historical and cultural connotations, it was regarded by the ancients as a paradise "through to the throne" and became a sacred mountain worshipped by the people and emperors. There is a saying that "Mount Tai is safe and the world is safe".
From Qin Shihuang to Qing Dynasty, 13 emperors went to Mount Tai for meditation or sacrifice, and 24 emperors sent officials to sacrifice 72 times. There are 29 ancient buildings such as temples, palaces and temples, 28 ancient sites 128, and more than 2,000 large and small stone tablets and cliff carvings. Its scenery is majestic, quiet and handsome, with beautiful and magnificent natural landscapes such as stone dock and sea of clouds and jade plate.
Its history and culture, natural scenery and geological wonders are integrated, and it has special historical, cultural, aesthetic and scientific values. 1982, Mount Tai was included in the first batch of national scenic spots. 65438-0987 Mount Tai was approved by UNESCO as the first dual world cultural and natural heritage in China? .
In 2002, Mount Tai was named the first of the "Top Ten Famous Cultural Mountains in China". In 2005, Mount Tai became a national geological park. In 2006, Mount Tai became a world geopark because of its unique geological value. In March 2007, Mount Tai was rated as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction; In February 65438, Mount Tai was named the first "China Famous Calligraphy Mountain" in China.