Brief description by UNESCO: "The sacred Mount Tai has been the object of an imperial pilgrimage for nearly two thousand years, and the artistic masterpieces contained within it are in perfect harmony with the natural landscape. It has always been a source of inspiration to Chinese artists and scholars and symbolises ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs."

Mount Taishan is located in the middle of Shandong Province. Mount Taishan is a mountain of culture and history. The emperors in the past came to the mountain to worship and offer sacrifices to the heaven since they think the mountain is the symbol of heaven. Today people come to worship the mountain for their health, wealth and happiness. There are five famous sacred mountains in China. Mount Tai is ranked the first among the five mountains. The photos here were taken on July 22, 2003.