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Designated 2007

Mount Tai

泰安市泰山景区

Shandong, Tai'an★ 4.7Designated 2007·36.2545°N, 117.1017°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 125/Off-peak CNY 100

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Mount Tai

Mount Tai, foremost of China's Five Great Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been venerated for millennia as a stairway to heaven. Emperors once climbed to its summit to offer sacrifices, and stone stairways still wind through its towering cliffs.

Highlights

One of China's Five Great Mountains and a sacred imperial sacrifice site; sunrise from the summit, Dai Temple and steep stairways with cliff inscriptions.

Suggested Route

Take the shuttle to Zhongtian Gate, cable car or climb to South Heaven Gate, watch sunrise at Jade Emperor Peak; allow a full day or overnight.

Food & Lodging

Try Taishan tofu and sesame pancakes; stay in Tai'an city at the foot or in summit guesthouses for sunrise.

Facilities

Multiple cable cars, shuttle buses, restrooms and clear signage; wheelchair access limited on steep climbs.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Mount Tai · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Book 1-3 days ahead. Sunrise permits on peak days sell out.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport required at booking.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat '泰山景区') — Official booking.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — Cable car + entry bundles.

💡 Tip: Night hike for sunrise is popular — bring a headlamp.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Tai'an has no metro; nearest HSR Tai'an Station (Beijing-Shanghai line) ~10 km from base; also Tai'an Railway Station (regular rail) in city; ~110 km from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.

Reservation

Advance real-name online reservation required via official WeChat 'Taishan Scenic Area' (up to 7 days ahead); scan ID/face to enter, no paper tickets.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 125 (≈ $17)/Off-peak CNY 100 (≈ $14)

Address

Shandong Province Taian City Taishan District Hongmen Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

泰安市泰山景区

山东省泰安市泰山区红门路

Shandong Province Taian City Taishan District Hongmen Road

36.2545, 117.1017

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