The Encounter of Rime and Sunrise in Late Autumn on Mount Tai
by Trip.Pulse
Oct 21, 2025
👀 Who says female college students can't conquer Mount Tai! Here's a firsthand ultimate one-day guide! 💪
🏔️ Route Details:
📍 Start: Red Gate (Classic Mount Tai trailhead)
📍 End: Jade Emperor Peak (Mount Tai's highest peak)
🚶 Total distance: about 9km (one way)
📏 Elevation: 150m → 1545m (the achievement of climbing all the way up—you know it~)
✨ Segment Guide:
1️⃣【Red Gate → Zhongtian Gate】4km
Route: Red Gate → Wanxian Tower → Doumu Palace → Hutian Pavilion → Huimaling → Zhongtian Gate
Terrain: relatively gentle stone steps
Features: This is the warm-up stage, walk slowly and enjoy the ancient buildings along the way~
2️⃣【Zhongtian Gate → Nantian Gate】3km (Key section!)
Route: Zhongtian Gate → Yunbu Bridge → Wudaifu Pine → Shibapan → Shengxian Archway → Nantian Gate
Terrain: continuous steep steps + the devilish Shibapan
⚠️ Key point: The Shibapan section is super steep~ be sure to hold onto the handrails!
3️⃣【Nantian Gate → Jade Emperor Peak】0.8km
Route: Nantian Gate → Tianjie → Bixia Temple → Riguan Peak → Jade Emperor Peak
Terrain: easy, gentle steps
Reward: The sea of clouds and sunrise at the summit will move you to tears! 🌅
🎒 Gear List:
✅ Basic gear:
Non-slip hiking shoes 👟|Backpack 🎒|Headlamp (essential for night climbs 💡)
Quick-dry clothes|Windbreaker|Warm mid-layer (super cold at the summit 🥶)
✅ Supplies:
1.5L+ water bottle|High-energy snacks|Electrolyte powder (must-have for heavy sweating) 💦
✅ Emergency:
Basic first aid kit|Raincoat (mountain rain comes suddenly 🌧️)
⚠️ Important Reminders:
- The Shibapan steps are narrow and slippery, be very careful!
- Avoid this section in rain or snow ❌
- Always climb at night with a partner + fully charged headlamp ⚡
- The summit is very windy, bring your thickest clothes!
🛒 Supply Stations:
Water is sold at Red Gate, Zhongtian Gate, and Nantian Gate~
🌱 Eco Tips:
Bring a trash bag! Do not touch the stone carvings or ancient trees~
🚩 Route Map:
Red Gate --4km→ Zhongtian Gate --3km→ Nantian Gate --0.8km→ Jade Emperor Peak
🔥 Scenic Area Info:
📍 Address: Hongmen Road, Daiyue District, Tai'an City, Shandong Province
⏰ Opening Hours: 4.1-10.31 (5:00-23:59)
🎫 Ticket: 115 RMB (student discounts available, remember to bring your ID~)
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