World Heritage Identification Number: 437
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Mixed Cultural Heritage and Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Mount Taishon: A Symbol of Ancient Chinese Civilization and Beliefs
Mount Taishan, officially known as Mount Tai, is a significant mountain located in the northern part of the city of Tai'an, in the Shandong Province of China. With a height of approximately 1,545 meters (5,069 feet), it stands as the highest point in the region.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
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.
Encyclopedia Record: Mount Tai
Mount Tai is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an. It is the highest point in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak, which is commonly reported as being 1,545 meters (5,069Â ft) tall.Additional Site Details
Area: 25,000 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(v) — Outstanding example of traditional human settlement
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
(vii) — Contains superlative natural phenomena or beauty
Coordinates: 36.26667 , 117.1
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