PIAN AI RESTAURANT

Fried chicken is one of the signature dishes of this restaurant. The chicken is free-range chicken raised locally, and the meat is firm and elastic. Each fried chicken is cooked to order, ensuring the freshness and taste of the food. The clever combination of chili, pepper and other spices not only enhances the layering of the dish, but also allows people to feel the unique local flavor of Tai'an while enjoying the delicious food. The other side dishes are a bit salty, but this is a common problem of Shandong cuisine. If you are in Tai'an and looking for an authentic fried chicken experience, this restaurant is definitely not to be missed.

I like fried chicken the most, it is tender and delicious.

🌊 Tai'an Underground Dragon Palace (Taishan Rift Valley Rafting) Attractions: ✅ Cave wonders (stalagmites/stone waterfalls)｜Underground river rafting (3000 meters)｜Dream stalactite light show Tips: The temperature in the cave is constant at 18℃, bring a thin jacket｜Rafting will get you wet, prepare replacement clothes Food: Farmhouse at the exit of the scenic area (stewed chicken/wild vegetables) Accommodation: It is recommended to return to Tai'an City to stay (20 minutes by car) 🏯 Dai Temple (Starting point of Taishan) Attractions: ✅ Hanbaiyuan (Han Wudi's hand-planted cypress)｜Tianfu Hall (Song Dynasty murals)｜Forest of Steles (Qin carved stone)｜Zhengyangmen Tower Play: 1.5 hours｜Directly from the back door of Dai Temple to the entrance of Taishan Hongmen Food: Taishan pancakes with green onions｜Miaodong old lady fried tofu ⛰️ Taishan Scenic Area (the first of the Five Sacred Mountains) Attractions route: 1️⃣Classic climbing route: Hongmen (4-6h walk) → Zhongtianmen → Shibapan → Nantianmen → Yuhuangding 2️⃣ Effortless route: Tianwai Village (30min bus) → Zhongtianmen (10min cableway) → Nantianmen Must-check-in: 🌅 Sunrise (Guanri Peak/Yuhuangding)｜Sea of Clouds｜Wuyue Duzun Stone Carving｜Bixia Temple Food: Simple meals on the top of the mountain are expensive｜Bring your own dry food｜Eat down the mountain: Taishan Fried Chicken (prefer fried chicken shop) Accommodation: ★ Top of the mountain: Shenqi Hotel/Weather Station Hotel (convenient for watching sunrise, average conditions) ★ Down the mountain: Luyao Mountain Residence (near Hongmen)｜City chain hotel 🏮 Song Dynasty Never Sleeps City (Dongping County) Attractions: ✅ Imitation Song Dynasty Architectural Block｜Live Performance "Water Margin Love"｜Lantern Sky Curtain｜Intangible Cultural Heritage Iron Flower (Must-see at night) Tips: 1 hour drive from Tai'an city | It is recommended to enter after 16:00 and play until night Food: Dongping Lake Fish Banquet | Water Margin Bao | Fermented Fish Accommodation: ★ Dongping County (Boyue Hotel) | Inn in the scenic area (price is high) 🚗 Four-place series strategy Recommended itinerary: Day1: Dai Temple in the morning → Underground Dragon Palace in the afternoon → Overnight in Tai'an city Day2: Full day at Mount Tai (overnight on the top of the mountain/stay in the city after going down the mountain) Day3: Song Dynasty City That Never Sleeps (afternoon + night tour)

If you're still unsure what to eat in Tai'an, here are six restaurants recommended by locals: Kuishengju Centennial Shandong Cuisine Restaurant, Tiandi Home Cooking, Taishan First Cage, Pianai Fried Chicken, Guohua Noodle House, and Laotai'an Tai'an Cuisine. Located in the city center, the hotel is not far from these restaurants. Find directions if you need them. If you're in Yuexiu District, Tai'an and want to dine there, I hope you can find them here.