Mount Taishan World Heritage Site

Official name

Mount Taishan | UNESCO

Country

China | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Spanning the cities of Tai’an and Jinan in central Shandong Province with the main peak in the city of Tai’an
36.2666° Lat, 117.1000° Lon | Map

Code

437

Time Zone

Asia/Shanghai (CST, +0800)

Current Time

Category

Mixed

Description

Inscribed 1987. 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. It has always been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists and scholars and symbolizes ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs.