Come to Tai'an, this guide is all you need!

Dear friends, Tai'an, home to Mount Tai, the foremost of the Five Great Mountains, is a treasure city perfect for travel. Whether you want to hike and enjoy the scenery or explore history and culture, this place has it all. Take this guide and let it lead you through Tai'an! 🚗 Transportation Guide - External transportation: Tai'an has a high-speed rail station, with direct trains from many major cities, making travel by train convenient and fast. If you choose to fly, you can first arrive at Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, then transfer by airport shuttle bus or high-speed train to Tai'an. - Internal transportation: Buses can reach almost all attractions; just download the relevant app to check routes. Taxis are also very convenient, with a low starting fare, and ride-hailing platforms are available. 🏞 Must-Visit Attractions - Mount Tai: "One must reach the summit to see all other mountains as small," the revered Mount Tai is a must-visit! Classic hiking routes include Hongmen and Tianwaicun. Hongmen is a full hiking route, suitable for those with good stamina who want an immersive mountain climbing experience; Tianwaicun allows you to take a sightseeing bus to Zhongtianmen, then choose to hike or take a cable car up, which is more friendly for the elderly and children. The summit spots Yuhuangding, Nantianmen, and Riguan Peak are all worth visiting. For sunrise, Riguan Peak is recommended 🌅 - Dai Temple: Known as the "Eastern Peak God’s Mansion," it was the place where ancient emperors worshipped the god of Mount Tai. The architecture is simple and ancient, with many cultural relics, full of historical charm, allowing you to deeply understand Mount Tai’s culture. - Tai'an Underground Dragon Palace: Home to Asia’s longest underground river cave, the cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C. Taking a boat through it, you can admire the magical stalactite forest, including sights like the "Inverted Milky Way" and "Dragon Palace Treasure Hall," which are truly breathtaking. 🍱 Food Recommendations - Tai Mountain Stir-fried Chicken: Made with locally selected free-range chicken, stir-fried with a secret sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, richly flavored with sauce, so delicious you’ll want to lick the bones clean! Dip the sauce with baked flatbread or mix it with rice for an irresistible taste. - Tai Mountain Three Delicacies: Stewed with Mount Tai spring water, cabbage, and tofu. It looks simple but tastes incredibly fresh, light, and healthy. Even vegetarian dishes can taste meaty. - San Tang (Thick Soup): The soul breakfast of Tai'an people. Crack an egg into a bowl and stir, pour in hot, thick, milky soup, add some sauce, chopped green onions, and other condiments. One sip refreshes your whole body. Paired with fried dough sticks for dipping, it’s simply perfect. 💡 Helpful Tips - The weather on Mount Tai changes frequently, so remember to bring rain gear and warm clothes. - Wear comfortable sports shoes for hiking, or your legs might hurt coming down. - Mount Tai is crowded during holidays, so book tickets and cable car passes in advance on official platforms to avoid delays. Come to Tai'an and start a date with mountains, history, and delicious food💕