Tianwaicun Tour Route (entering the mountain by vehicle, 6:00 - 21:00), starting from 【Tianwaicun Square】, is the most convenient, time - saving and energy - saving climbing route. The climbing route is divided into two sections: The first section is the winding mountain road from Tianwaicun to Zhongtianmen on the halfway up the mountain, with a distance of 14.35 kilometers. It takes about 30 minutes by the scenic area shuttle bus. There are many natural landscapes and historical relics along the way, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way by bus. The second section is from Zhongtianmen to the top of the mountain. You can choose to climb on foot (about 2 hours) or take the cable car (about 15 minutes).
Route: Tianwaicun Visitor Center - Longtan Reservoir - Bailongchi - Heilongtan - Zhulin Temple - Huangxi River Reservoir - Shanziya - Aolai Peak - Zhongtianmen - Cable Car - Nantianmen - Bixia Temple - Yuhuangding
One - way bus ticket from Tianwaicun: 35 yuan per person
Ticket: 115 yuan per person
Cable car from Zhongtianmen to Nantianmen: 100 yuan for a one - way trip
Although this route is energy - saving and convenient, it comes at the cost of sacrificing many scenic spots. It is recommended that after arriving at Zhongtianmen by vehicle, you climb to the top on foot to enjoy more of the beautiful scenery of Mount Tai.
Relatively speaking, this route is more suitable for families traveling with children or the elderly.
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.
