70.Shandong Tai’an
Shandong Tai’an, the Foot of Mount Tai
Just south of the capitol of Shandong, lies the city of Tai’an. At first glance, the importance of Tai’an may be lost on foreigners. But for what this city lacks in beaches and nightlife, it more than makes up with the presence of Taishan Mountain. It has long been thought by the Chinese that 5 mountains reach up to support heaven to keep it in the sky. Affectionately known as the “first of the five great mountains of China”, Mount Tai’s highest peak is thought to be the joining location of Heaven and Earth.
Tai’an has longed played a significant role in China’s extensive history. While many places in China boast histories of a few thousand years, this area has known human involvement for over ten thousand years. More than 3000 years ago, worship began on Mount Tai. Initially including local leaders and warlords, it became a ritual for the Emperor of China to come and pray at both the base and peak of the mountain. 72 emperors are recorded as having visited Mount Tai, however only 5 ascended the more than 6,600 steps to the top. Calligraphy left by emperors during their ascent, as well as the natural beauty of the mountain, has attracted a great number of writers and artists to carry tales across the world. Needless to say, this stoic mountain has become immortalized in more than one way.
As one saying goes, “You cannot know the depth of the world until you stood upon the peak Mount Tai.” Surrounded by plains on all sides, the elevation of over 1,500 meters can give you a view for miles. In fact, Mount Tai is so tall that is the first place in all China to be greeted by the morning sun. We guarantee that the humbling walk up the mountain, the various temples and inscriptions along the way, and the magnificent scenery at every point will leave you awe-struck and inspired.
Welcome to Tai’an, Heaven on Earth.
Local Delicacies
Taishan Bean Curd Banquet
An old saying goes, “Mt. Tai is known for three delicacies-Chinese vegetables, bean curd, and water.”
Also called Tai’an Divine Bean Curd, bean curd made in Tai’an is fresh, tender, and white. Over 100 kinds of dishes can be prepared with bean curd for a banquet.
Taoist Cuisine
Taoist cuisine consists of a wide variety of well-prepared vegetable dishes. Taoist cooks pay great attention to the color, smell, and taste of dishes.
Taishan Thin Pancake
Prepared with green foods, Taishan thin pancake is suitable for both old and young, making it an ideal food to be served at a banquet or presented to guests as gifts. Flavors include millet, Chinese chestnut, black sesame, walnut and peanut, jujube and various vitamin pancakes.
Dongping Porridge
Boiled with soybeans, millets (highly variable small-seeded grasses), and rice, Dongping Porridge, originally known as the Xu’s porridge, has a 300 year history. After one finishes eating a bowl of porridge, the bowl always looks as if it were cleaned.
Taishan Bean Curd
Bean curd is famous at Mount Tai for its great flavor. As a result, many dishes have been created around this key ingredient. We would tell you which one is best, but we can’t decide on a favorite!
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