Sunrise on Mount Taishan - China

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Climbing the 7.5km to the top of Taishan up 6,600 steps to reach its summit (which stands 1,545m above sea level) is certainly strenuous, but I don't remember seeing anyone disintegrating on the way up! Everyone seemed to have all their limbs and heads intact when they reached the top. If you are seeking a solitary experience on a mountaintop, watching the sun rise and communing with nature, Taishan is not the place. Every day, hundreds of people climb the mountain in order to experience the sunrise the following morning. It was once believed that the sun began its westward journey from Taishan and also that reaching the top of Taishan would mean you lived to be 100. In imperial days, successfully climbing Taishan was seen as divine approval for an emperor. #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations

Post by Wander_Girl | Aug 27, 2022