Dongyu Road (hiking into the mountain, 8:00 - 16:00). The winding path is approximately 5 kilometers in total length, with more than 4,000 steps. Compared with the climbing route from Hongmen in the middle, the slope here is gentler, making the journey more comfortable and suitable for a leisurely hike. Along the way, there are scenic spots such as Qingyang Hall, Hanque Gate, Qitian Pavilion, Dongtianmen (East Heaven Gate), Ziqi Pavilion, and Yudao Stone House. Taishan Scenic Area has also built supporting management houses, four public toilets along Dongyu Road, and placed more than 50 trash cans. In addition, projects such as communication facilities, video surveillance, water supply, sewage treatment, greening, and fire - proof isolation nets have been implemented, ensuring tourists a safe and worry - free visit on Dongyu Road.

Route: Shangliyuan Village - Weiyang Lake - Qingyang Hall - Hanque Gate - Yudao Stone House - Qitian Pavilion - Dongtianmen - Ziqi Pavilion - Zhongtianmen

Ticket: 115 yuan per person

Cable car from Zhongtianmen to Nantianmen: 100 yuan for a one - way trip

You can take buses No. K30, K37, and K19 to reach the entrance of the mountain (Shangliyuan Village), but please note that the buses stop running at around 4 p.m.

For tourists who have already explored other routes, they can try this one, as it allows them to enjoy more of the original natural scenery of Mount Tai.

The tourist service facilities along this road are relatively less developed compared to other climbing routes. If you choose to go up or down the mountain here, you need to bring your own food and water.