The old Chinese saying goes “to have eyes but fail to recognize Mount Tai“， indicating whoever has eyes should know Mount Tai. Throughout the history， the emperors came a long way here to hold fengshan worship ceremony; Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made eight trips， Emperor Qianlong paid eleven visits and the pilgrims have come year after year. Mount Tai is the mountain of gods， a sacred mountain. Mountain worship has been deeply rooted in the world civilizations. However， Mount Tai is a rarity in the world in that it has been held in reverence by the supreme rulers of all dynasties in a history over thousands of years. The towering and magnificent topography， rich and fertile environments， and the fluid and volatile climate and landscape lay the physical foundation for the awe-inspiring mountain; the superior location， the long brilliant prehistoric civilization and unique Qi-Lu culture constitute the preeminence of Mount Tai among the Five Great Mountains. Mount Tai witnesses the grandeur of Chinese history. A monumental relic of Chinese civilization， Mount Tai is famed for its historical significance.
Table of Contents
Ancient Temple of the Mountain God
A Palatial Temple for the Gods
Magnificent Grand Hall
Temple Mural：A Masterpiece
Monumental Archway of Ingenious Designs
Multiple Gates，Manifold Implications
Yaocan Pavilion：Prelude to the Ritual Site
Imperial Palace in the Temple Ground
Inspiring Stele Inscriptions Through the Ages
Ancient Trees：Witnesses of Vicissitudes
Sacrificial Vessels for the Mountain Worship
A Chronology of Significant Events
