Explore Mount Tai on day tour from Jinan

The Temple of the God of Mount Tai, known as the Dai Temple (Dàimiào), is the largest and most complete ancient building complex in the area. It is located at the foot of Mount Tai in the city of Tai'an and covers an area of 96,000 square meters. The temple was first built during the Qin Dynasty. Since the time of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), its design has been a replica of the imperial palace, which makes it one out of three extant structures in China with the features of an imperial palace (the other two are the Forbidden City and the Confucius Temple in Qufu). The temple has five major halls and many small buildings. The centerpiece is the Palace of Heavenly Blessings (Tian Kuang), built in 1008, during the reign of the last Northern Song Emperor Huizong. The hall houses the mural painting "The God of Mount Tai Making a Journey", dated to the year 1009. The mural extends around the eastern, western, and northern walls of the hall and is 3.3 meters high and 62 meters long. The theme of the painting is an inspection tour by the god. Next to the Palace of Heavenly Blessings stand the Yaocan Pavilion and the entrance archway as well as the Bronze Pavilion in the northeast corner. The Dai Temple is surrounded by the 2,100‑year‑old Han Dynasty cypresses. The oldest surviving stair may be the 6,000 granite steps to the top of the mountain.

Jade Emperor Peak is the summit of Mount Tai. In Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor is the most powerful god in the heavens. Jade Emperor Peak is 1545 meters above sea level, offering tourists a breathtaking bird's eye view of the entire city of Tai'an. Jade Emperor Temple, which was built in honor of the Jade Emperor of Taoism, is here. There is a big stone in the middle of the yard in front of the temple, with is engraved: "The Summit of Mount Tai 1545 meters". The height of Jade Emperor Peak is 1532.7 meters. It's a perfect place to appreciate sunsets, clouds and the golden belt of the Yellow River.

Jinan is one of China's megalopolises and sub-provincial cities. It is also the political, economic, cultural, and financial center of Shandong province. Jinan lies in the northern foothills of the Mount Tai massif, on the high ground just south of the Huang He (Yellow River), which provides the major route along the north side of the Shandong Hills. Jinan’s modern growth began in 1852, when the Huang He shifted its course to the old riverbed of the Ji, just north of the city. In 1912 the north-south railway from Tianjin to Pukou was completed, with a rail junction at Jinan. The city rapidly became a major commercial and collecting centre for the rich agricultural region to the north. Today Jinan is the chief cultural centre in Shandong, with agricultural, medical, and engineering colleges and several universities—notably Shandong University (1901). There are also many relics of Jinan’s historical importance. The surrounding area has many well-known sites of natural beauty. Mount Tai, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, is one of China’s main tourist attractions.

Mount Tai is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is commonly reported as 1,545 metres tall, but is described by the PRC government as 1,532.7 metres.