Taishan Scenic Area: It is a world - natural - and - cultural dual heritage site, a world geological park, a national AAAAA - level tourist scenic area, a national - level scenic and historic area, a national key cultural relics protection unit, the national mountain of China, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage, a national civilized scenic tourist area, and the number - one mountain for Chinese calligraphy.
Taishan , also known as Daishan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue, and Taiyue, is located in the central part of Shandong Province, under the jurisdiction of Tai'an City. It stretches among the three cities of Tai'an, Jinan, and Zibo, with a total area of 24,200 hectares. The main peak, Yuhuangding, is 1,545 meters above sea level. It is magnificent and imposing, and is known as "the chief of the Five Great Mountains", "the longest of the Five Great Mountains", and "the number - one mountain under heaven".
The ancients regarded Taishan as a paradise "directly connected to the imperial throne", making it a sacred mountain worshipped by the common people and sacrificed to by emperors. There is a saying that "if Taishan is peaceful, the whole world will be peaceful". From the Qin Shi Huang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, a total of 13 generations of emperors personally climbed Taishan to perform the Fengshan ceremony (a grand sacrifice to heaven and earth) or offer sacrifices. In addition, 24 generations of emperors sent officials to offer sacrifices 72 times.
Taishan is a symbol of the Chinese nation, a microcosm of the splendid oriental culture, a place where the idea of "harmony between man and nature" is placed, and the spiritual home of the Chinese nation.