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		Mount Taishan, located in the central part of Shandong province, straddles across the city of Ji'nan and Tai'an with a planned main landscape area of 125 square kilometers and a forest cover rate of 81%.
		The Mount Taishan area is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization, enjoying significant position in the cultural history of China.
		The sacred Mount Taishan was the object of an imperial cult for nearly 2,000 years, and the artistic masterpieces found there are in perfect harmony with the natural picturesque landscape and outstanding ecological environment.
	www.cnwh.org /WorldWH/List/Asia_1_22.htm (222 words)

	Taishan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Not to be confused with the unrelated Mount Taishan
		Taishan (台山 pinyin: Táishān; Cantonese: Toisan; local: Hoisan) is a coastal county-level city in Guangdong Province, China.
		In 1914, Xinning was renamed Taishan to avoid confusion with the Xinnings of Hunan and Sichuan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taishan (379 words)

	Mount Tai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Tai () is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong Province, China.
		Mount Tai is one of the "five sacred mountains of China".
		Mount Tai is a tilted fault-block mountain with hight increasing from the north to the south.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/M/Mount-Tai.htm (1014 words)

	Mount Taishan / Mount of the East / Dong Yue, Tai'an
		Mount Taishan / Mount of the East / Dong Yue, Tai'an
		Mount Taishan - Peak of the Emperor of Jade
		Mount Taishan - Temple of the Princess of the Azure Cloud
	www.planetware.com /china/shandong/tai-an/mount-taishan-mount-of-the-east-dong-yue-chn-sd-tmt.htm (306 words)

	Shandong Province / Jinan Tour / Hotel / taian / Mount Taishan /
		Taishan Mountain, whose main peak is 1,545 meters in elevation, is one of the five sacred mountains in China.
		Mount Taishan, its main peak at an elevation of 1,545 metres, and its smudge of peaks looking majestic in their sheer masses, is regarded as the holiest of all the five holy mountains in China.
		A visit to Mount Taishan not only brings one in touch with its peaks and stones of imaginary images, ancient trees famed rich in cultural implications, and its awesome topographical wonders-it also provides the opportunity to marvel at stone tablets inscribed with poems composed by emperors and poets.
	www.chinatravelhub.com /REGIONS/071shandong.htm (1400 words)

	World Heritage Sites in China
		Mount Taishan has been considered a symbol of heaven for over 3000 years and has been a destination of personal pilgrimages of the emperors for over 2000 years.
		Mount Wudang,also known as Mountain Taihe,is a famous mountain in the northwest of China's Hubei Province.It undulates to connect with the Qinling Mountain ranges in the north and the Bashan Mountain in the south.The numerous peaks and magnificent crags of Mount Wudang are often enshrined in foggy clouds.
		Mount Lushan, in Jiangxi, is one of the spiritual centres of Chinese civilization.
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	Mount Tai - Famous Chinese Mountains - Travel to China
		Mount Tai (zh-cpc=泰山p=Tài Shān) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong Province of ChinaProvince, China.
		Mount Tai is one of the "Sacred Mountains of Chinafive sacred mountains of China".
		Mount Tai lies in the zone of oriental deciduous forest, about 80% of its are is covered with vegetation.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Mount_Tai (1030 words)

	Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Taishan 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 1,545 metre-high Jade Emperor Peak.
		Mount Tai is one of the "Five sacred mountains of China".
	www.chinaonline.cn.com /china_travel/best-mountains/taishan.html (1206 words)

	Temple of the Princess of the Azure Cloud / Bixia Ci, Mount Taishan, Tai'an
		Temple of the Princess of the Azure Cloud / Bixia Ci, Mount Taishan, Tai'an
		Mount Taishan - Temple of the Princess of the Azure Cloud; Bixia Ci Region
		In the main hall stands a bronze statue of the princess, who is revered as the tutelary goddess of Mount Taishan.
	www.planetware.com /taian/mount-taishan-temple-of-the-princess-of-the-azure-cloud-bixia-ci-chn-sd-tmtac.htm (164 words)

	Mount Tai China
		Mount Tai is a tilted fault-block mountain with height increasing from the north to the south.
		Mount Tai lies in the zone of oriental deciduous forest; about 80% of its area is covered with vegetation.
		Religious worship of Mount Tai has a tradition of 3,000 years, it has been practiced from the time of the Shang to that of the Qing Dynasty.
	www.mount-tai.com.cn /en (655 words)

	2charis Forums - Mount Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		According to historical records, Mount Taishan became a sacred place haunted by emperors to offer sacrifices and meditate in the Zhou Dynasty over 1,000 years before the Christian era.
		Taishan Temple at the foot of the mountain is one of several major palace architectural complexes in China.
		From the Taishan Temple to the Azure Clouds Temple there are numerous stone tablets and inscriptions and ancient buildings on the way.
	www.2chairs.net /forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=94 (261 words)

	China Destination Deals
		The scenic Mount Mengshan lying in the south of Shandong is known for its majesty, deep valleys, waterfalls and springs.
		Mount Taishan, its main peak at an elevation of 1,545 metres, and its smudge of peaks looking majestic in their sheer masses, is regarded as the holiest of all the five holy mountains in China.
		A visit to Mount Taishan not only brings one in touch with its peaks and stones of imaginary images, ancient trees famed rich in cultural implications, and its awesome topographical wonders-it also provides the opportunity to marvel at stone tablets inscribed with poems composed by emperors and poets.
	www.ouosome.com /en/destin/shandong.htm (1474 words)

	Mount Taishan
		Mount Taishan, with its main peak rising 1,545 meters above sea level, in central Shandong Province, has, since ancient times, been a mountain held in high esteem by the Chinese people.
		Taishan Temple at the foot of the mountain is one of several major palace architectural complexes in China.
		From the Taishan Temple to the Azure Clouds Temple there are numerous stone tablets and inscriptions and ancient buildings on the way.
	www.china.org.cn /english/kuaixun/74863.htm (261 words)

	Inside China - UNESCO Recognized World Heritage Sites of China
		Mount Taishan is not an unreasonable drive from Jinan airport.
		Mount Emei is also notable for its very diverse vegetation, ranging from subtropical to subalpine pine forests.
		Mount Wuyi is the most outstanding area for biodiversity conservation in south-east China and a refuge for a large number of ancient, relict species, many of them endemic to China.
	www.imperialtours.net /heritage.htm (2578 words)

	China / Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Taishan rises out of Taian in Shandong province, an important city on the Beijing-Shanghai rail route.
		Taishan is a mountain that has been scaled for centuries by revered saints and emperors, by pilgrims and tourists.
		Taishan is not a difficult mountain to scale, at least till Zhongdian Gate, halfway.
	www.journeymart.com /breakfree/China/taishan/index.htm (572 words)

	Scenic Spots in Shandong Province
		Mount Tai is located in the central part of Shandong Province.
		Mount Tai, Mount Hua, Mount Heng(ºâÉ½), Mount Heng(ºãÉ½) and Mount Song together are called "the Five Mountains", while Mount Tai has always been considered as the first of the Five Mountains.
		Mount Tai was a mountain for worship by emperors of different dynasties, and also the only famous mountain in history that was qualified to accept the emperors' offerings.
	www.seu.edu.cn /EC/english/sdfj1.htm (1311 words)

	Mount Taishan - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		Mount Taishan is the most sacred of China's five famous holy mountains.
		For clarity's sake, the redundant "Mount" is added for the English translation ("Mount Taishan").
		Mount Taishan is in Shandong province and about 500 kilometers (300 miles) southeast of Beijing.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /china/mount_taishan.htm (298 words)

	China re-measures sacred Mt. Taishan
		It is the first time for Taishan to be measured with modern tools including global positioning systems, said Lin Hai, an official with the Shandong provincial department of land and resources.
		The current altitude of Taishan is known as from 1,533 meters to 1,545 meters, while the 1,545-meter height is the most often seen in various documents although nobody knows how or when the figure came into being.
		The Taishan Mountain is a symbol of loftiness and grandeur.
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /china/2006-07/08/content_636720.htm (402 words)

	Protected Areas Programme - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Referred to as the Taishan Complex, it comprises magmetised, metamorphic, sedimentary rock and an intrusive mass of various origins that were formed in the Archean Era 170-200 million years ago.
		Mt Taishan is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civilisation, evidence of human activity dating back 400,000 years to Yiyuan Man of the Palaeolithic Period.
		The Tai'an Municipal Administrative Committee of the Taishan Area of Scenic and Historic Interest Zone is responsible for both the protection and administration of the area.
	sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/taishan.html (1248 words)

	Mount Tai - TheBestLinks.com - Mount Taishan, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, Mountain, World heritage, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Tai - TheBestLinks.com - Mount Taishan, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, Mountain, World heritage,...
		Mount Taishan, Mount Tai, TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, Mountain, World...
		Taishan(泰山) is a mountain in Tai'an, Shandong, China.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Mount_Taishan.html (141 words)

	UNEP-WCMC Protected Areas Programme - Mount Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Referred to as the Taishan Complex, it comprises magmetised, metamorphic, sedimentary rock and an intrusive mass of various origins that were formed in the Archean Era 170-200 million years ago.
		Mt Taishan is one of the birthplaces of the Chinese civilisation, evidence of human activity dating back 400,000 years to Yiyuan Man of the Palaeolithic Period.
		The Tai'an Municipal Administrative Committee of the Taishan Area of Scenic and Historic Interest Zone is responsible for both the protection and administration of the area.
	www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/wh/taishan.html (1248 words)

	Year 2000 Events - After a millennium of changes in time and space, the human race is poised on the threshold of the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Taishan, the foremost of the five holy mountains of China, is a world natural and cultural heritage place and a symbol of Oriental civilization with great historical and cultural value.
		Mount Taishan is one of the venues to inaugurate "New Millennium China 2000"
		While mounting the Great Wall each of them will produce painting, calligraphic work, sculpture or any other form of folk art which Should be as long as 10 metres.
	www.chinaplanner.com /millennium/y2k.htm (1494 words)

	China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Mount Emei is also notable for its exceptionally diverse vegetation, ranging from subtropical to subalpine pine forests.
		Mount Qingcheng was the birthplace of Taoism, which is celebrated in a series of ancient temples.
		The sacred Mount Tai ('shan' means 'mountain') was the object of an imperial cult for nearly 2,000 years, and the artistic masterpieces found there are in perfect harmony with the natural landscape.
	www.twobeds.com /nasa/herrminator/html/China.html (3335 words)

	People's Daily Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Representatives from China's 56 nationalities, together with some 10,000 mountaineering enthusiasts, gathered at the snow-covered peak of Mount Taishan in the wee hours on January 1 to cheer the new year.
		Mount Taishan formed about 30 million years ago and serves as a witness of the long history of China and a symbol of the grandeur and soul of the Chinese nation.
		Mount Taishan is situated near the country's eastern seaboard, in Tai'an city of Shandong province.
	english1.people.com.cn /english/200001/02/eng20000102N106.html (409 words)

	Taishan
		A performance in front of Taishan Temple re-creating a ceremony in which the feudal emperors worshiped Mount Taishan.
		The town of Qufu, where Confucius (551-479B.C.) was born, is on the southern side of the mountain, and Jinan, the capital of Shandong, is on the northern side.
		Traces of human activity as early as the Paleolithic Period have been discovered in the surrounding areas, and Mount Taishan gave birth to the splendid Dawenkou and Longshan cultures in the Neolithic Period.
	www.sino-cs.ac.uk /html/Heritage/h_ts.htm (1058 words)

	Mount Taishan, Dai Temple
		Located to the north of Tai'an City, the Dai Temple is the largest and most completed ancient building complex of Mount Taishan.
		It used to be the venue where emperors of the past dynasties held celebrations to worship heaven and earth and bestowed sacrifices to the God of the mountain.
		And it was also the first stop for the pilgrims on their way to the holy Mount Taishan.
	www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/shandong/taian/dai_temple.htm (501 words)

	Xinhua News Agency: Mount Taishan expands scenic areas.@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Xinhua News Agency: Mount Taishan expands scenic areas.@ HighBeam Research
		Mount Taishan, a famous scenic area in east China's Shandong province, is planning to enlarge its scenic area by developing surrounding forest parks and historical sites.
		According to officials of Tai'an city, where Mount Taishan is located, the adjacent forest parks and sites of historical interest like Taoist temples, the academy of classical learning, monasteries and the Tomb of Feng Yuxiang, a noted Chinese patriotic general, will be linked and developed into a larger scenic belt centered on the renowned mountain.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:102969070&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (197 words)

	Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Shandong - Shandong or Shantung [east of the (Taishan) mountains], province (1994 est.
		Taishan was one of the villages which was historically known for its many inhabitants that immigrated to the USA, many of them now return as Overseas Chinese to find brides for (PAR28468) (Magnum Photos)
		Taishan was one of the villages which was historically known for its many inhabitants that immigrated to the USA, many of them now return as Overseas Chinese to find brides (PAR28469) (Magnum Photos)
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0847656.html (382 words)

	Viaggi e Turismo - Unesco. Natural World Heritage Properties: Mount Taishan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The mount Taishan has been specifically protected throughout history, except in times of war and revolution.
		Mt Taishan has an extremely rich cultural heritage and, in the words of Guo Moruo, a modern Chinese scholar, is "a partial miniature of Chinese culture".
		Apart from its pre-eminence as a site of cultural significance, Mt Taishan is geologically important, it has a diverse flora and fauna, and it is famous for its majestic scenery.
	www.heos.it /viaggi/viagg_36.htm (1168 words)

	Mount Taishan in Shandong Province
		There are five scenic areas on Mount Taishan - the Dai Temple, the East and West Routes, the Mid-heaven Gate - junction of the two routes, and the Jade Emperor Summit.
		In 219 BC, when the first emperor Qin Shihuang was halfway down from the Mount Taishan it began to rain and he took shelter under the five pines beside five pavilions.
		On the east lies the pretty Mid-stream Mountain; to the west is the wandering Phoenix Valley; in the south is the wispy and misty Wen River and to the north is the hanging cloud ladder on the top of Mount Taishan.
	www.chinatravel.com /china-travel-guides/china-attractions/mountains/five-most-famous-moutains/mount-taishan-in-shandong.shtml (796 words)

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