2 Days Shandong Mount Tai Hiking Tour
Tour Overview
2 Days fantastic hiking on the most famous and sacred mountain in China – Mount Tai which is also a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site as well as...
Code of Tour: TA-10066
Length of Travel: 2 Day
Destinations of Tour: Dai Temple; Mountain Tai
Departure City: Mount Tai
Price of Tour: Request
Type of Tour: Private
Features of Tour: Day trips & excursions Mountain climbing tours Nature scenery Sunrise and sunset view
2 Days fantastic hiking on the most famous and sacred mountain in China – Mount Tai which is also a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site as well as a World Geographic Park, the ideal place for a unique hike which combines authentic fun of mountain hiking with interesting exploration of history and culture. You will hike the classic hiking path of Mount Tai which is also known as “the imperial road” because there were 13 ancient Chinese emperors including the greatest Qin Shi Huang hiked this road to the top of Mount Tai for worshiping ceremony. You will stay a night on the mountain so that you can enjoy the incredible sunset and sunrise.
Highlights of this tour
Classic and interesting hike from Dai Temple to South Heaven Gate (the Imperial Road) which is full of places to stop and explore;
Witness how the sun rises from the sea horizon and create a dazzling golden world;
Hike down Mount Tai with another different road which is tranquil, uncrowded and beautiful;
A professional hiking guide help you take the right way and learn the best history and culture of Mount Tai
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1 Mount Tai Imperial Route Hiking + Sunset
This morning, you will be met by your private Mount Tai hiking guide at your hotel in Tai’an or train station, then set out for your classic Mount Tai hiking.
Today’s hike starts from Dai Temple and ends at Jade Emperor Summit on the top of Mount Tai, which is famous as “the imperial route” because there used to be 13 ancient Chinese emperors hiked this route to offer their sacrifices to Gods. With a distance of about 9km over 7000 stone steps, it needs about 5~6 hours to finish the hike.
You will spend some time exploring Dai Temple first which is one of four largest existing ancient building complexes in China. Originally built in the Han Dynasty, it is the place where ancient Chinese emperors worship the gods of Mount Tai and hold the ceremony of sacrifice.
Then transfer to Hongmen (the Red Gate) where you will officially enter on the mountain area of Mount Tai.
The rest hike can be divided into two parts. The first parts start from Hongmen and stops at Zhongtianmen (the Middle Heaven Gate) with a distance about 4km. The path heads up gradually without many ups-and-downs, and can be done in 1.5~2 hours. There are many featured Taoist temples, ancient Buddhist texts carved on rocks and many giant cypress trees with bizarre shapes for you to stop to take a rest and explore the profound culture of Mount Tai. Take a rest at Zhongtianmen (880m) where you can get water and food supply if you need, then start hike the trail of the second part hike from Zhongtianmen to Nantianmen (the South Heaven Gate) which is the most highlighting part of Mount Tai hiking with more than 2000 uprising steps that demand much energy and time. Finally, you will get to Nantianmen (South Heaven Gate 1460m), which means you have already put your steps on the top of Mount Tai. It’s time to slow down your steps to explore the essence of Mount Tai. You can wander leisurely on the Heavenly Street, worship in the Jade Emperor Hall which has a centuries old altar used for worshiping ceremony, appreciate rock inscription of Chinese calligraphy, look out over the peaks, enjoy the sea of clouds, etc.
After enjoy the magnificent sunset (if weather permits), then check in to your hotel on the mountain.
Day 2 Sunrise + Mount Tai Tranquil Hiking
Get up in the early morning to find a good location to enjoy the gorgeous sunrise from the top of the mountain.
After breakfast, you will take another route to descend the mountain – Tianzhu Peak Trail which is located on the eastern side of Mount Tai, about 5.4 km long, and can be done in about 2 hours. The best highlight of this region is off-the-beatan-track scenery with fresh air, well-paved path but fewer tourists. It is the best hike route for adventure, quietness and nature fun. You will walk in the tranquil mountains and valleys, encounter with many beautiful pine trees, enjoy steams and waterfall views and visit ancient temples.
Your hiking at the tourist center at the foot area of Mount Tai. Your tour guide and driver will escort you to train station to catch your train to next destination. Tour ends!
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
