Your friendly driver will come to pick you up in your Jinan hotel lobby at prearrange time. Then take you to Mount Tai directly. It will take about 1.5 hours to arrive. On the way, you can take a nap in air conditioning comfortable car, or enjoy the scenery along the way.
Once arrive at Mount Tai, choose the route suites you, your driver will show you where to purchase your tickets(at your own expense), where he will waiting for you. Its the time to start your own Mount Tai adventure!
After several hours hiking, you will be transfer back to your hotel in Jinan .
Which way to choose ?
East Route-Hiking
Emperors all took this way to make sacrifices in ancient time. With elegant natural scenery, palaces, stone inscriptions are scattered along the path. You set off from Dai Temple, and then you will see Dai Zong Archway, Red Gate Palace, Jing Shi Valley, Hu Tian Pavilion and Eighteen Bends, etc. There are 6000-plus steps along this route and it takes about four hours at an average to reach the peak.
West Route-Bus and cable car
You will take the bus from the Heaven and Earth Square to Mid-heaven Gate. Then take the cable car to the top of the mountain. Attractions concentrated on this route are Heaven and Earth Square, Black Dragon Pool, Tomb of General Feng Yuxiang and Longevity Bridge, etc. Be warned the the cable car closes at 5:30pm, well before sunset. The cable car also closes when there is thunder in the area, so it is vitally important to check the weather report beforehand.
Peach Blossom Ravine Route
This route is the most convenient way to climb the mountain. Drive along the No.104 national highway, then setting off from the big parking lot by bus to the cable-car stop. From there you reach the top in a few minutes. The best time to take this route is in spring and summer.
Tianzhu Peak Route
This route is the most rugged one and is suitable for the adventurous. You will enjoy General Peak, Eight Immortals Cave, Big Tianzhu Peak and Small Tianzhu Peak, etc. It is also a better way to appreciate the pine trees.
Please note:
1:You will travel in either an air-conditioned sedan (for 1 to 3 people) or an air-conditioned minivan (for 4 to 9 people) or an air-conditioned minibus(10-15 people)
2: You will have a Chinese speaking driver service, and they know exactly where to pick you up and where to drop you off. You can use the driver's mobile phone to contact the local operator if you need any assistant on the road.
3: The service is for 9-10 hours, if you want to extend the service, please pay 15USD for each extra hour
