[2025 Tai'an ] Travel Guide for Taishan Show Park (Updated Oct)

In the crisp and refreshing autumn season, Taishan Xiucheng is poetic and tender, making it a great place to start a romantic early autumn journey. Exciting live performances are staged, with the large-scale live show "Taishan Beacon Fire" spectacularly presented at the Xiucheng Theater. Using high-tech technology, it instantly transports the audience back to the wartime years, with explosions and thrilling train chases up close, delivering a stunning audiovisual feast. The first show is from 11:00 to 11:45, and the second show is from 15:30 to 16:15. In addition, you can stroll through Taian Mansion to feel the autumn atmosphere, experience ancient charm at Lanyue Pavilion, and watch Chinese intangible cultural heritage shadow puppetry at Yingxuan Theater, with morning shows at 9:30 and other times. Come to Taishan Xiucheng and encounter a romantic autumn day!

Many people come to Mount Tai just to rush to the summit to watch the sunrise, then leave quickly after. But they overlook Tai'an City at the foot of the mountain, a city that carries a thousand years of Mount Tai culture — this is the real place to experience Mount Tai culture. Having just enjoyed the weekend there, today I’m sharing some must-visit hidden gems. 1️⃣ Dai Temple As the largest existing ancient architectural complex on Mount Tai, here you can see the most complete Mount Tai culture. It’s recommended to go straight to the second floor, where near the Han Cypress Courtyard you can capture stunning shots of ancient buildings with Mount Tai in the background. The ticket costs 20 yuan (peak season), offering great value. 2️⃣ Old County Government Courtyard Preserving the soul of old Tai'an, it’s right opposite Dai Temple. The old buildings along this central axis are well preserved. Just walking around you can feel the lifestyle of old Tai'an residents, and the street food stalls are especially authentic. 3️⃣ Taishan Xiucheng Don’t forget that inside Taishan Xiucheng there are special seats engraved with the characters "Tai'an," and you can see Mount Tai from a distance! The most worthwhile experience here is the live-action performance "Mount Tai Beacon Fire." It’s so impressive, based on the real history of Tai'an Dawenkou. Trains 🚞 and armored vehicles 🛻 bring the atmosphere to life. The stunt performers are amazing 👍, with fire-breathing, siege scenes, and other traditional performances! 4️⃣ Tai Ji Cultural and Creative Specialty Warehouse Mount Tai shadow puppetry, fridge magnets, paper cuttings, Mount Tai stone talismans, and various interesting souvenirs! Plus cultural and creative products, all worth taking home. About Food: After climbing Mount Tai, you must try the "Three Beauties of Tai'an": tofu, cabbage, and water. The Mount Tai Tofu Banquet near the Old County Government is a must-try (recommend the "Three Beauties Tofu Soup," made with Mount Tai spring water, with a tender and smooth taste). You can be very satisfied for about 50 yuan per person. Also, Mount Tai baked flatbread is crispy outside and tender inside, only 3 yuan each, a local favorite. Climbing Mount Tai: Mount Tai, the foremost of the Five Great Mountains, is known as "The First Mountain Under Heaven." This peak in Tai'an, Shandong, stands at 1,545 meters and has been a place for imperial sacrifices since ancient times. Climb Mount Tai to feel the grandeur of "Standing on the summit, all other mountains seem small." The best climbing route is the Red Gate route, 7.8 kilometers long, taking about 4-6 hours to reach the summit. Along the way, you’ll pass famous spots like Zhongtianmen and Shibapan, enjoying both the fun of hiking and the ancient stone carvings. Night climbing is recommended to avoid crowds and catch the sunrise at the summit. Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ South Heavenly Gate: iconic Mount Tai building 2️⃣ Jade Emperor Peak: highest point of Mount Tai 3️⃣ Sunrise Peak: best spot to watch the sunrise 4️⃣ Bixia Temple: the most popular Taoist temple For the route of the "Supreme of the Five Great Mountains," see the attached map: starting from Red Gate, passing Zhongtianmen - Shibapan - South Heavenly Gate - Jade Emperor Peak. Finally, it’s recommended to explore the city before climbing the mountain, so you can save energy and gain a deeper understanding of Mount Tai culture. Remember to adjust your itinerary flexibly based on your stamina and time.

Tai'an is famous for Mount Tai. It is a landscape city with both natural wonders and cultural heritage, suitable for a 1–2 day in-depth tour. Must-see attractions: 1. Mount Tai: The first of the Five Great Mountains. It is recommended to climb at night to watch the sunrise (the Red Gate route is a classic), or take the cable car to easily reach the top and feel the magnificence of "I shall be the summit". 2. Dai Temple: The starting point of Mount Tai and the place where emperors of past dynasties held their Fengshan ceremonies. Ancient cypresses tower into the sky, and steles stand in great numbers. It can be called a "small Forbidden City." 3. Tai'an West Lake: A free wetland park with a romantic musical fountain at night, it is the first choice for locals to relax. 4. Mount Tai Xiucheng: A retro old street + the live-action performance of "Railway Guerrilla," suitable for family trips. Food recommendations: Mount Tai Tofu Feast: Try the Sanmei Tofu (Chinese cabbage, tofu, and water) at "Lucai Gen," a century-old restaurant. Night Market Snacks: Fried skewers in the Old County Office Courtyard, and meat soup with fried bread sticks, full of local flavor. Niche choices: Puzhao Temple: A quiet Buddhist temple at the foot of Mount Tai, where Feng Yuxiang once lived in seclusion. Caishi Creek: A summer resort with clear streams where you can play in the water. Tips: Spring and fall are the best seasons (avoid the rainy season). Prepare light clothing for mountain climbing. There is a direct bus from the high-speed rail station to the scenic spot. Can be combined with

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Taishan Xiucheng is located in the west of Tai'an. It is a transfer station for climbing Mount Tai. A new sightseeing bus has been opened to directly reach Zhongtianmen and Taohuayu on Mount Tai. Parking is convenient and free during the trial operation period. It is also a free scenic spot. It is close to West Lake and opposite Mount Tai. There are both ancient and long-standing old streets and the "Railway Guerrilla" performing arts area skills (watching performances is charged). It is a good place for leisure and entertainment.

🌟Highlights: High-level performances, the largest fountain in Asia 🕙Business hours: All day 📍Detailed address: Taishan Xiucheng 🚉Transportation guide: Self-driving, with a large parking lot ⏳Play time: 2-3 hours ✅Must experience: Fountain, Railway Guerrilla performance 💰Average cost per person: 50 Taishan Xiucheng is located 200 meters north of the west gate of Xihu, Taohuayuan Road, Daiyue District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, about 2 kilometers from Taishan High-speed Railway Station, and a taxi ride is just the starting fare. It is located on the west side of the majestic Mount Tai of China. Watching Mount Tai from Taishan Xiucheng gives a feeling of looking up. At the foot of the mountain is Tianmu Lake, which is very large. Tianmu Lake has the largest musical fountain in Asia, where you can hear many trendy songs. The fountain is amazing! It can really spray very high, unimaginably high. Be sure to check the fountain schedule; it operates at 3 PM and 8 PM on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Although the scenic area was built later, the facilities are very complete, and there are many snacks that are not expensive. There are also many performances, with girls dancing continuously, and the performance level is very high. Highly recommend watching the "Railway Guerrilla" performance, which is very shocking. It truly combines modernity with war, blending emotion and humor, and is a great show with interaction between actors and the audience. There are also various ticket combinations available online, so you can calculate and choose the best purchase option. The average cost per person is about 60. Parking in the scenic area is very convenient, with a large parking lot that is free. There is also an RV base, so you can play with RVs too.

🛬【Itinerary】: The first stop of Tai'an tour route - check in to Dingju and have a good sleep, arrive at Dai Temple at 9 am the next day to visit the scenic spots and finish the tour at about 12 noon - then the second stop is to Taishan Xiucheng to play + eat, drink and have fun - watch the musical fountain at Taishan West Lake in the evening - climb Taishan at night - sleep for one night the next day, you can catch the train or go to Taishan to have fun, and then leave for the next stop the next day ⛺【Must-see attractions】: Mount Tai 🍩【Must-eat food】: Taishan Night Market 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Dingju Zhenpin Hotel is 3 kilometers away from Taishan Tianwai Village, 4 kilometers away from Hongmen, 2 kilometers away from the night market, 2.2 kilometers away from Dai Temple, only 1.8 kilometers away from Wanda, 1 kilometer away from the railway station, and only 200 meters away from the bus station. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: There is a bus stop at the door, and all the above attractions can be reached 🧡【tips】：Other friendly reminders