A Female College Student's Amazing Solo Climb Up Mount Taishan

It was such a stress reliever! I highly recommend you all climb Mount Taishan… 🎒[Trip Preparation] 1️⃣ ID card, student ID (half-price tickets!) 2️⃣ Lightweight sneakers👟 (essential for climbing) 3️⃣ Warm jacket🧥 (it's super cold at the summit) 4️⃣ Power bank, flashlight🔦 (essential for night climbing) 5️⃣ Snacks and water🍫 (expensive on the mountain!) 🚗[Transportation Guide] Take the high-speed train to Taian Station, then a 20-minute taxi ride to the Red Gate entrance. Super convenient! ✅Recommended Climbing Routes: 🔴Classic Route: Daizong Archway➡️Red Gate Tourist Center (buy tickets here)➡️Red Gate Palace➡️Ten Thousand Immortals Tower➡️Doumu Palace➡️Jing Stone Valley➡️Hu Tian Pavilion➡️Hui Ma Ridge➡️Mid-Heaven Gate➡️Happy Three Miles➡️Cloud Step Bridge➡️Five Doctors Pine➡️Eighteen Turns➡️Heavenly Street➡️Bixia Temple➡️Cliff Inscriptions➡️Five Sacred Mountains, Taishan Supreme➡️Jade Emperor Peak. 🔴Convenient Route: Tianwai Village Tourist Center➡️Longtan Reservoir➡️White Dragon Pool➡️Black Dragon Pool➡️Bamboo Forest Temple➡️Huangxi River Reservoir➡️Fan Cliff➡️Aolai Peak➡️Mid-Heaven Gate (take the cable car)➡️South Heaven Gate➡️Bixia Temple➡️Jade Emperor Peak. 🌅[Sunrise Strategy] 1️⃣ Check the sunrise time in advance. To see the best scenery, it is recommended to arrive at the summit 1–2 hours early! 2️⃣ Best sunrise viewing spots: Jade Emperor Peak, Sun Viewing Peak 3️⃣ Chances of seeing the sea of clouds: Highest after rain on a sunny day! ✅✅Four Must-See Wonders of Mount Taishan 1️⃣Mount Taishan Sunrise An important symbol of Mount Taishan, from the first ray of sunlight to the myriad rays rising from the summit, it's a spectacular and moving sight. 2️⃣Sea of Clouds, Jade Plate The distant mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, while the white clouds on the summit stretch for miles, like a giant jade plate. Especially spectacular in midsummer. 3️⃣Sunset Glow The sunset glow of Mount Taishan as the sun sets, golden light breaking through the mist, pouring down to earth. 4️⃣Yellow River Golden Ribbon To the northwest of Mount Taishan, you can see the Yellow River like a golden ribbon, and the mirage of the river reflecting in the sky is also called the "Yellow River Golden Ribbon." Absolutely stunning! 🍜Food Recommendations: The food street at the foot of Mount Taishan is a great place to sample local snacks. I recommend trying jianbing guozi😋 and the Mount Taishan tofu feast. The restaurants on the summit are a bit pricey, but you can get hot meals to replenish your energy.😋 💡Practical Tips: 1️⃣The weather on Mount Taishan is changeable, so bring rain gear and sunscreen. 2️⃣Wear comfortable sneakers and bring enough water and snacks. 3️⃣Try to avoid holidays and weekends to avoid large crowds that may affect your experience.