Guide to the Winter Expedition to Mount Tai: Practical advice from a veteran

🌟[Sunrise] Mount Tai is located in the central part of Tai'an City, Shandong Province. It is one of the Five Sacred Mountains and is known as the "Most Respected of the Five Sacred Mountains". 📍Attraction address Mount Tai is located in Taishan District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province. The Hongmen entrance of its core scenic area is located on Hongmen Road, Taishan District, Tai'an City; the Tianwai Village entrance is located on Huanshan Road, Taishan District, Tai'an City; and the Taohuayu entrance is located on Taohuayu Road, Daiyue District, Tai'an City. 🚗 Transportation to attractions [HighSpeedRail] External transportation: If you take the train, you can go to Taishan Station. After exiting the station, you can take bus No. 2, No. 37, etc. across the road to Hongmen; [Bus] You can also choose to go to Tai'an Station and then take a bus or taxi to the scenic spot. [Airplane] If you are traveling by plane, you can go to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and then take the airport bus or high-speed rail to Tai'an. [Car] Internal transportation: There are special tourist buses in the scenic area. You can take a bus from Tianwai Village to Zhongtianmen, and from Taohuayu to Taohuayuan. [Highway] In addition, there are cableways, such as the Zhongtianmen Cableway, Taohuayuan Cableway, and Houshiwu Cableway, which are convenient for tourists to go up and down the mountain. 👍️Must-see attractions: ❤Yuhuangding: The highest peak of Mount Tai, with an altitude of 1,545 meters, overlooking the magnificent scenery and feeling the momentum of "the most majestic of the Five Mountains". ❤Nantianmen: A natural stone gate, it is one of the wonders of Mount Tai. Standing at Nantianmen, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Mount Tai. ❤Shibapan: A famous hiking spot on Mount Tai, with steep and winding steps, it is a favorite of mountaineering enthusiasts. ❤Zhongtianmen: A landmark building that divides Mount Tai into two parts, from where you can admire the majestic and steepness of Mount Tai. It is an excellent spot for photography enthusiasts. ❤Dai Temple: Built in the Han Dynasty, it is a temple dedicated to the God of Mount Tai. It is also one of the largest ancient royal temples in China and a masterpiece of ancient architectural art. 🎟️Ticket related: 💰Ticket price: From January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026, the price of ordinary tickets to Mount Tai Scenic Area is 115 yuan/person. The ticket is valid for 3 days and there is no limit on the number of visits during the validity period. [Purse] Preferential policy: Minors aged 6-18 and full-time undergraduate students or below can purchase half-price tickets at RMB 57 per person; active military personnel, retired military cadres, retired non-commissioned officers, the disabled, and senior citizens aged 60 and above are exempt from tickets. [Glister]Ticket purchase method: You can purchase tickets conveniently with real name at the scenic spot’s ticket windows or through the scenic spot’s official WeChat, mini-programs, self-service ticket machines, OTA e-commerce platforms, etc. 💗Other tips [SnowFlake] When hiking in winter, please keep warm and bring warm clothes such as jackets, down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, wool socks, etc. [Trunk] Prepare hiking poles, suitable backpacks and other hiking equipment to facilitate climbing and carrying items. [Sun] Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a day with good weather to climb the mountain. If you want to watch the sunrise, you need to plan your departure time in advance. [Purse][Tea] There are supply stations on the mountain, but the prices are relatively high. You can bring a thermos, high-energy food such as chocolate, nuts, beef jerky, etc. [Thundershower] Be careful not to slip in snowy weather, slow down your pace, follow the signs in the scenic area, pay attention to your physical condition, and avoid fatigue while climbing.