Why is Mount Tai free?

Mount Tai is free because National Cultural Heritage Administration stipulates that cultural relics and historic sites in the national 5A scenic spots must be open to the people of the whole country free of charge.

Mount Tai, one of the five mountains in China, has a long history, profound cultural background and high cultural and historical value. In order to let more people know and appreciate the charm of Mount Tai and improve the cultural quality and historical awareness of the public, Mount Tai has implemented a free and open policy. Moreover, Taishan free ticket aims to lower the threshold of mass cultural consumption, realize the nature of public welfare and facilitate the majority of tourists to visit.

Mount Tai, also known as Daishan, Daizong, Daiyue, Dongyue and Taiyue, is one of the five mountains, and is known as "the head of the five mountains" and "the first mountain in the world". Located in the middle of Shandong Province, it belongs to Tai 'an City, covering three cities of Tai 'an, Jinan and Zibo, with a total area of 25,000 hectares. The elevation of Yuhuangding, the main peak, is 1, 532.7 meters.

Mount Tai, symbolizing the prosperity of the country and the survival of the nation, is accompanied by 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, bearing rich geographical, historical and cultural connotations. The paradise regarded by the ancients as "directly ascending to the throne" has become a sacred mountain worshipped by the people and emperors. There is a saying that "Mount Tai is safe everywhere". From Qin Shihuang to Qing Dynasty, 13 emperors went to Mount Tai for meditation or sacrifice, and 24 emperors sent officials to sacrifice 72 times. There are 29 ancient buildings such as temples, palaces and temples, 28 ancient sites 128, and more than 2,000 large and small stone tablets and cliff carvings. Its scenery is majestic, quiet and handsome, with beautiful and magnificent natural landscapes such as stone dock and sea of clouds and jade plate. Its history and culture, natural scenery and geological wonders are integrated, and it has special historical, cultural, aesthetic and scientific values.

1982, Mount Tai was included in the first batch of national scenic spots. From 65438 to 0987, Mount Tai was approved by UNESCO as the first dual world cultural and natural heritage in China. In 2002, Mount Tai was named the first of the "Top Ten Famous Cultural Mountains in China". In 2005, Mount Tai became a national geological park. In 2006, Mount Tai became a world geopark because of its unique geological value. In March 2007, Mount Tai was rated as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction; In February 65438, Mount Tai was named the first "China Famous Calligraphy Mountain" in China.