Mount Tai, China's most famous mountain, has become a kind of retreat for me. I've climbed it in all 4 seasons, and my travels there have taken on a sort of pattern. First, is the lineup at Beijing South train station.
Next, I try to snap a few train photos before departure. In this photo you can see the conductor -- I often wonder what that job's like, hurtling along at speeds as fast as 217 mph.
After the train ride, time to check into the hotel and unpack.
In the evening before dinner I visit Dai miao, the region's largest and most famous temple. Above 2 photos.
The next morning after breakfast I climb Mount Tai (this takes around 3 hours before reaching the cable car station).
There are several mountain temples to explore along the way.
Not sure why they don't take the cable car down. Maybe the 100 yuan ticket (about $12) is too steep a price to pay.
Plenty of snacks along the way.
Nice weather so lots of people at the top.
At the top is the colorful and busy Heaven Street.
Going down, I take a cable car, a bus, a taxi. Then it's time to relax at the hotel before dinner.
Wow,great adventure.It amazes me how many people at the top.That would be fun and so interesting along the way.you have a great life!
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