2 Days Shandong Mount Tai Hiking Tour

In the early morning, your exclusive Mount Tai hiking guide will meet you at your hotel in Tai'an or at the train station and then start the classic Mount Tai hiking journey.
Today's hike starts from Dai Temple and ends at Jade Emperor Summit on the top of Mount Tai. This route is famous because 13 ancient Chinese emperors once climbed this route to offer sacrifices to the gods. With a distance of about 9 kilometers and more than 7,000 stone steps, it takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete the hike.

First, you will visit Dai Temple, one of the four largest existing ancient architectural complexes in China. Originally built in the Han Dynasty, it was the place where ancient Chinese emperors worshipped the gods of Mount Tai and held sacrifice ceremonies.

Then transfer to Hongmen (the Red Gate), where you will officially enter the mountain area of Mount Tai.
The rest of the hike can be divided into two parts. The first part starts from Hongmen and ends at Zhongtianmen (the Middle Heaven Gate), with a distance of about 4 kilometers. The path slopes up gradually with not many ups and downs and can be completed in 1.5 - 2 hours. There are many characteristic Taoist temples, ancient Buddhist texts carved on the rocks, and many giant cypress trees with strange shapes. You can stop to take a rest and feel the profound cultural heritage of Mount Tai. Take a break at Zhongtianmen (880 meters above sea level). If you need, you can get water and food supplies here. Then start the second - part hike from Zhongtianmen to Nantianmen (the South Heaven Gate). This is the most challenging part of the Mount Tai hike, with more than 2,000 steep steps, which requires a lot of energy and time. Finally, you will reach Nantianmen (1,460 meters above sea level), which means you have already set foot on the top of Mount Tai. At this time, you can slow down your pace, stroll on the Heavenly Street, worship in the Jade Emperor Hall, which has a centuries - old altar used for the worship ceremony, appreciate the rock inscriptions of Chinese calligraphy, overlook the peaks, and enjoy the sea of clouds.

If the weather permits, after enjoying the magnificent sunset, check in to your hotel on the mountain.