Mount Tai
mountain in Shandong, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Tai (Chinese: 泰山; pinyin: Tài Shān) is a mountain in Sandong province, China. It is very important in Chinese culture. It is 1,545 meters (5,069 ft) tall.[2]
| Mount Tai | |
|---|---|
 The South Gate to Heaven at Mount Tai | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,532.7 m (5,029 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,505 m (4,938 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 36°15′21″N 117°06′27″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Mountain type | metamorphic, sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Cable Car |
| Criteria | Cultural: i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi; Natural: vii |
| Reference | 437 |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
| Area | 25,000 ha |
Cangdi is the deity traditionally said to rule the mountain. The famous festival Feng Shan happens on the mountain.
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