A Study on Landscape Characteristics of Mount Tai Appearing in Guidebooks†

Mount Tai's landscape is predominantly natural, contradicting previous assumptions that human activities dominate its scenery. This study analyzed guidebooks to identify landscape types and elements, their spatial distribution, and temporal trends. Key findings include the prevalence of topography, structure, architecture, plants, semantics, human beings, and image elements in its landscapes. Notably, 'Fengshan,' 'sacrifices,' and 'legends' were prominent in the 1950s and 1980s, while 'climbing' and 'overlooking' gained prominence post-1990s. Spatial analysis revealed a concentration of landscape elements around Daiding and Dai Temple across all periods, suggesting these areas as critical for future scenic spot development. The study also observed a shift from concentrated to scattered distribution of landscape elements, extending beyond Mount Tai to Tai’an City, offering insights for landscape preservation and guidebook reproduction.

Yu, Y., & Jung, T. (2023). A Study on Landscape Characteristics of Mount Tai Appearing in Guidebooks†. Journal of the Korean Institute of Landscape Architecture, 51(2), 54–67. https://doi.org/10.9715/kila.2023.51.2.054