The off-season in Tai'an is back! Secret tips for August to October｜Stay at the foot of Mount Tai for just 2k+

Girls! The latest 2025 test shows that August to October in Tai'an is the "hidden gem" divine season! The summer crowds have left and the mountain breeze is cool. Stay at the Hongmen guesthouse for just over 2000 per person, and even Dai Temple has 30% fewer visitors! We’re giving away 5 “Intangible Cultural Heritage Mount Tai Shigandang pendants” in the comments~

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1️⃣ Mount Tai & Hongmen｜Sunrise sea of clouds + ancient temple atmosphere｜5 minutes by bus

🚌 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to "Tai'an Station," then a 15 RMB taxi to Hongmen (or take bus No. 3 directly)

🏡 Accommodation: "Yinlu Mountain Residence" next to Hongmen (off-season ¥480/night, tatami room with pine wave sounds)

📸 Must-do:

✔️ Night climb to watch sunrise: Depart Hongmen at 10:00 PM, 5-hour hike to Yuhuang Peak (flashlight rental ¥10)

✔️ Eighteen Bends challenge: Wear sneakers to climb 1,600 steps, take photos at the "Supreme of the Five Sacred Mountains" stone tablet on the summit (free)

✔️ Bixia Temple blessing: Wear a light-colored long dress and touch the "Heavenly Fairy Mother" plaque for super effective matchmaking luck (ticket ¥10)

🍜 Food:

🌶️ Mount Tai Three Delicacies Soup (“Lucaigen” cabbage tofu ¥38) + Scallion pancake roll (street stall ¥5)

💡 Tips: Free admission before 7 AM! Instant noodles on the summit ¥15, self-heated hotpot recommended

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2️⃣ Dai Temple & Old Street｜Millennium murals + local life vibes｜10 minutes on foot

🚶 Transportation: Walk about 15 minutes from Hongmen guesthouse to Dai Temple

🏡 Accommodation: "Wenxuan Inn" next to Old Street (¥380/night, carved wooden doors + ancient well courtyard)

📸 Must-do:

✔️ Tiankuang Hall murals: Song Dynasty "Mount Tai Divine Procession Scroll," wear Hanfu for a time-travel photo shoot (free)

✔️ Red wall bamboo forest: Softest light at 4 PM, buy a bamboo fan (¥15) as a prop

✔️ Night stroll on Old Street: Lanterns light up after 6 PM, try fried chicken with mung bean cake (about ¥30 per person)

🍜 Food:

🌶️ Fanzhen Fire Bake (Old Street biscuit shop with braised meat ¥12) + Mount Tai tofu pudding (savory ¥8)

💡 Tips: Dai Temple closed on Mondays! Buy a sachet at "Mount Tai Grandma Temple" limited edition for mosquito repellent and blessings

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3️⃣ Dongping Lake & Water Margin Film City｜Water Margin Jianghu + lake delicacies feast｜1 hour by car

🚗 Transportation: City → Jiguang Expressway → Dongping exit (navigate to “Water Margin Film City,” about 1 hour)

🏡 Accommodation: Lakeside "Water Margin Inn" (¥420/night, boat house style + terrace BBQ)

📸 Must-do:

✔️ Water Margin live show: Watch “Wu Song Fights the Tiger” at 10:30, NPC interaction with hero invitation (free)

✔️ Lake delicacies feast: Sweet and sour carp + water caltrop porridge, paired with freshly caught lake shrimp (about ¥80 per person)

✔️ Reed marsh sunset: Take a boat at 5:30 PM to explore, wear a white dress for a martial arts vibe (boat ticket ¥50)

🍜 Food:

🌶️ Dongping fermented fish (Old Wharf Fish Restaurant ¥45/fish) + Stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat (farmhouse dish ¥38)

💡 Tips: Wear non-slip shoes! Mossy wooden boardwalk by the lake, guesthouse can lend bamboo rafts

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4️⃣ Caishi Creek & Culai Mountain｜Stream secret spot + autumn hiking｜40 minutes by bus

🚌 Transportation: Take tour bus No. 3 from city to “Caishi Creek Station” (about 40 minutes)

🏡 Accommodation: Creekside "Luming Mountain Residence" (¥450/night, window view of waterfall and stream)

📸 Must-do:

✔️ Caishi Beach treasure hunt: Barefoot on colorful pebbles, catch small fish and shrimp (free)

✔️ Autumn red leaf valley: Late September to early October, tens of thousands of yellow sumac turn red, wear light-colored long dresses for photos

✔️ Starry camping: Guesthouse provides tents + BBQ grill, stargaze the Milky Way at night (¥150/family)

🍜 Food:

🌶️ Mount Tai wild vegetable buns (“Mountain People’s Home” ¥15) + Walnut pancakes (¥10)

💡 Tips: Bring a picnic mat! Afternoon tea in the creekside shade is super relaxing, guesthouse can lend fishing rods

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5️⃣ Fantawild Adventure｜Family fun + night fireworks｜10 minutes by subway

🚇 Transportation: Subway Line 2 to “Fantawild Station,” 5-minute walk to the park

🏡 Accommodation: "Future World Apartment" next to the park (¥400/night, themed rooms + kids’ playground)

📸 Must-do:

✔️ Fire Meteor Roller Coaster: Five-star scream level, couples hold hands to challenge (¥198/person)

✔️ “Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio” holographic show: 4D immersive ghost love story, wear Hanfu for better interaction and photos

✔️ Night fireworks show: 8:00 PM fireworks over the castle, wear a light-colored long dress to instantly become a princess

🍜 Food:

🌶️ Fantawild grilled sausage (¥15) + Jujube paste pastry (“Intangible Cultural Heritage Old Street” ¥20)

💡 Tips: Buy fast pass tickets in advance (¥80/person) to reduce queue time

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Tai'an universal formula:

✅ Outfit: Modified Hanfu + straw bag, guesthouse rental ¥30/day including makeup and styling

✅ Route book: Search “Tai'an off-the-beaten-path hiking routes” on Gaode Map to avoid Hongmen/Tianwaicun evening rush

✅ Accommodation: Choose guesthouses 1.5 km outside scenic spots, 30% cheaper than core areas, some include breakfast

✅ Save money: Student ID half-price tickets! Night market bargaining tips: share tables with more people, as low as ¥5 per person~

This autumn, measure 2,500 years of Mount Tai romance with your footsteps! We’re giving away 3 “Mount Tai stone carving rubbings” in the comments~🏔️