Introduction to Taian City

　　Tai’an city lies in West Shandong that also borders with Shandong’s capital, Jinan. The first syllable, “Tai”, refers to Mount Tai and “an” simply means peace. A bustling city of nearly 5.64 million people, Tai’an is best known for hosting Mount Tai. Its soaring peaks, stunning sunrises, and sacred history will take your breath away.

　　There are five holy mountains in China, and Mount Tai tops the five because of how sacred the mountain is. Early worshippers at Mount Tai dates back to the 11th century BC. There are also documented activities that have been traced back to 3,000 years ago of the Shang Dynasty. Mount Tai is one of 19 UNESCO doubled-titled World Heritage Sites in both natural beauty and cultural history. An old local adage mentions, “If you climb Mount Tai, you will reach 100 years old.” The city’s motto is officially interpreted as: Mt. Tai of China goes with a world of peace. Welcome to Taian!