Located at Mount Tai's base in Shandong Province, this city leads to China's sacred peak with 6,000 ancient stone steps. Home to Dai Temple, world's largest peach orchards, and centuries-old inscriptions.
Tai'an sits at the foot of Mount Tai in central Shandong Province. You'll find ancient temples like Dai Temple, centuries-old stone inscriptions along mountain paths, and the 6,000-step climb to Mount Tai's summit. Beyond the city limits, you can walk through the world's largest peach orchards in Feicheng or hike the mountain trails of Culaishan National Forest Park. High-speed trains connect Tai'an to Beijing and Shanghai, putting the city within a few hours' reach.
Getting to Tai'an
You can reach Tai'an by high-speed train from Beijing (3 hours) or Shanghai (4.5 hours) through the Beijing-Shanghai railway line. If you're flying in, take a bus from Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, located 120 kilometers north of the city, to Tai'an's city center.
Weather and When to Visit
Tai'an has four distinct seasons. July temperatures average 26°C (78.8°F), while January drops to -2.1°C (28.2°F). Spring brings dry, windy conditions, and autumn stays cool. The city receives about 681mm of rain annually, mostly during summer months.
Exploring Mount Tai
Mount Tai reaches 1,545 meters above sea level. More than 6,000 stone steps wind up to its summit, passing ancient temples and pine trees that have stood for centuries. Chinese emperors once performed ceremonies here to honor heaven and earth. You can climb the entire way or take a cable car for part of the journey. Along the paths, you'll see stone inscriptions carved into rocks and cliff faces.
Feicheng Peach Gardens
The Feicheng peach orchards stretch across 66,700 hectares, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest. Visit in spring to see pink peach blossoms covering the trees. During harvest season, you can pick peaches directly from the trees, with multiple varieties growing throughout the orchards.
Local Food Scene
The city's restaurants serve Shandong-style dishes, including braised sea cucumber and sweet and sour carp. Try the local scallion pancakes from street vendors - these simple flatbreads filled with green onions represent a staple of Tai'an street food.
Culaishan National Forest Park
Culaishan National Forest Park lies 20 kilometers southeast of the city center and covers 250 square kilometers. You can follow hiking trails through forests and past mountain streams. In autumn, maple and oak trees turn red and gold throughout the park.
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