Travel to Mount Tai

Author: Zhang Yongheng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Mount Tai, with its profound historical heritage, is renowned as "a microcosm of the history and culture of the Chinese nation." This book places Mount Tai within the vast and profound cultural context of China, describing its scenery, characters, and society. Readers will not only appreciate the magnificent and majestic beauty of Mount Tai's landscapes but also gain insight into the brilliance and splendor of Chinese culture. The book follows the six major scenic areas of Mount Tai—Yong (secluded), Ao (mysterious), Xiu (graceful), Kuang (vast), Miao (subtle), and Li (lovely)—using vivid language and a fresh perspective to guide readers through over 200 famous attractions on the mountain.
Accompanying the 5,000-year civilization of the Chinese nation, Mount Tai has traversed an extraordinary journey as a sacred mountain, a holy mountain, and a mountain embodying the national spirit. Its profound historical and cultural connotations are unparalleled among famous mountains in China. While its natural scenery may be overshadowed by its brilliant cultural halo, it remains undiminished in its radiance, and its unique charm is unmatched by other mountains. In the book, readers will not only see the rich and enduring cultural relics of Mount Tai but also experience the magnificent and exquisite natural landscapes that define it as the "mountain under heaven."