The 18 - bend Path of Mount Tai is the most perilous section of the mountain - climbing paths on Mount Tai. With more than 1,600 stone steps, it is one of the main symbols of Mount Tai. Here, the cliffs on both sides are as if cut by a knife, and the steep path is inlaid among them. Looking from afar, it resembles a ladder to the Heavenly Gate.
The 18 - bend Path of Mount Tai, as the most treacherous part of the mountain - climbing paths on Mount Tai, is not only a symbol of the majestic beauty of Mount Tai but also contains rich cultural connotations and unique entertainment experiences. This section of the path has a total of 1,633 stone steps and is divided into three parts: the "Slow 18 - bend", the "Neither Slow nor Fast 18 - bend", and the "Steep 18 - bend". Each part is full of challenges and charm.
Taishan has accompanied the inheritance of Chinese civilization over the past five thousand years. It symbolizes the prosperity of the country and the survival of the nation. It is the spiritual home of the Chinese nation, a microcosm of Eastern culture, and a place where the idea of "harmony between man and nature" is entrusted. It carries rich geographical, historical, and cultural connotations. The ancients regarded it as a paradise "leading directly to the imperial throne", making it a sacred mountain worshipped by the common people and sacrificed to by emperors.
