Tai'an Dai Temple

The first stop when you arrive in Tai'an is the Dai Temple. When you visit Mount Tai, you usually visit the Dai Temple first. The Dai Temple is the largest and most complete ancient building complex on Mount Tai. It is the place where ancient emperors held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. Fengshan is a ceremony held by emperors to worship heaven and earth on Mount Tai. The Dai Temple is one of the four major ancient building complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Mountain Resort in Chengde.

Dai Temple is the first stop on the Mount Tai. It is the largest and most complete ancient building complex on Mount Tai. It is a Taoist temple and the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. Dai Temple is known as one of the four major ancient building complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, the Mountain Resort in Chengde, and the Eight Outer Temples.

When climbing Mount Tai, you must first visit the Dai Temple. You must carefully appreciate the history and culture of the Dai Temple before climbing Mount Tai. You will definitely be full of energy and reach the summit successfully.

Dai Temple, ticket price is 40 yuan.

The tour lasts 1-2 hours.

The Dai Temple is where emperors of all dynasties paid homage to Mount Tai and held the Fengshan Ceremony.

Compared with Lingyan Temple, this place is much more lively. People who are going to climb Mount Tai the next day will probably come here to visit the day before, so there are many tour groups.

Today's Dai Temple architecture is very similar to the Forbidden City in terms of architectural style, a typical royal style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

You don't need to buy a separate ticket to visit the Dai Temple. You can book the ticket for climbing Mount Tai in advance and show it. Spend 20 yuan to rent an electronic interpreter and listen while watching. It will be more rewarding than watching it.

The Dai Temple is the main temple of Mount Tai, dedicated to the Emperor Dongyue. It is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the God of Mount Tai.

The Dai Temple is rectangular in shape and is divided into the middle road, the east road, and the west road.

Middle route: Zhengyang Gate, Peitian Hall, Ren'an Gate, Tianfu Hall, Rear Palace, Houzai Gate.

East Road - Hanbai Courtyard, East Imperial Seat, Bronze Pavilion, etc.

West Route: Tang Huaiyuan, Yuhua Taoist Temple, etc.

One of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China - Tai'an Dai Temple in Shandong

One of the three great halls in the East - Tianfu Hall of the Dai Temple on Mount Tai

National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit (Third Batch) - Dai Temple

The earliest existing stone carving in China - Qin Li Si Small Seal Stele

The Dai Temple is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai, and it has profound historical value. From the location, you can go all the way to the foot of Mount Tai. In July, it was sunny and rainy, and the vegetation was lush, which set off the typical ancient palace architectural style of the Dai Temple, making it fascinating.

Dai Temple is one of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, the Mountain Resort in Chengde and the Eight Outer Temples. You can visit Dai Temple for free with your ticket to Mount Tai. The ticket inspector asked us to show her the photos we took at Mount Tai. Dai Temple is quite large, surrounded by climbable walls, many ancient buildings and courtyards. However, we didn't visit one-third of the temple due to limited time, which was a pity.

Five-star support. I really envy the residents nearby for having such a beautiful park. The Dai Temple has a beautiful environment and a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. Walking around inside can relax you a lot.

The Dai Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It was first built in the Han Dynasty and is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. Temples and altars are buildings where the Han people worship the heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and ancestors' land and grain, reflecting the characteristics of the Han people as an agricultural ethnic culture. The layout and construction of temples and altars are consistent with palace buildings, with a slightly simplified architectural system.

The Dai Temple is located in the north of Tai'an City, Shandong Province, on the southern foot of Mount Tai, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It is the largest and most complete ancient building complex on Mount Tai. It is a Taoist temple and the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. Temples and altars are buildings used by the Han people to worship the heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and ancestors and grain, reflecting the characteristics of the Han people as an agricultural ethnic culture. The layout and construction of temples and altars are consistent with palace buildings, with a slightly simplified architectural system.

The Dai Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It was first built in the Han Dynasty and is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the Taishan God. Temples and altars are buildings for the Han people to worship the heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and ancestors, reflecting the characteristics of the Han people as an agricultural ethnic culture. The layout and construction of temples and altars are consistent with palace buildings, with a slightly simplified architectural system. The Dai Temple was founded in the Han Dynasty and had already been magnificent by the Tang Dynasty. When Emperor Zhenzong of Song held a large-scale Fengshan ceremony, it was further expanded. The main building of the Dai Temple is the Tianfu Hall, which is the shrine of the Dongyue Emperor. The temple contains the Taishan stone inscription written in seal script by Li Si of the Qin Dynasty. The Dai Temple, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Chengde Mountain Resort, are known as the four major ancient architectural complexes in China.

The Dai Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It was first built in the Han Dynasty and is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. The altar and temple architecture is the architecture of the Han people to worship the heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and ancestors, reflecting the characteristics of the Han people as an agricultural ethnic culture.



The layout and construction of the temple buildings are the same as those of the palace buildings, with a slightly simplified architectural system. The main building of the Dai Temple is the Tianfu Hall, which is the shrine of the Emperor Dongyue.

Dai Temple is located in Tai'an City, commonly known as Dongyue Temple. It is the place where ancient emperors performed Fengshan and has always been valued by the court. It is in the style of an ancient imperial palace and is well preserved. There are also Song Dynasty murals and many steles, the earliest of which is Li Si's small seal stone stele.

The Dai Temple is well preserved and can be called a small forest of steles museum. Various celebrity stone carvings and ancient trees are a feast for the eyes. The 20 yuan ticket is very cost-effective. The only drawback is that many of the stone carvings are not well preserved. When you arrive at the Dai Temple, you will understand why Daizong is the most respected of the Five Mountains.

It is an antique and charming place. You must visit this place when you go to Mount Tai.

The first imperial palace in the world. The residence of the emperor when he offered sacrifices to the gods of Mount Tai.

It would be great to rent an audio guide and listen to the history to learn about the Dai Temple.

The route from the Hongmen entrance to Mount Tai to the Dai Temple is on a straight mountain axis. If you start your bike from the Hongmen, you can "fly" directly to the North Gate of the Dai Temple without riding a bike.

When I entered the temple, the staff asked if I wanted a tour guide, etc. I didn't want one, but I joined a guided tour and did learn a few things.

But it is true that standing on the wall of the Dai Temple, you can really see Mount Tai clearly.

Tianfu Hall, one of the three major halls in the east, is the main hall of Dai Temple. Among the Five Sacred Mountains, Dai Temple is the most high-profile one, almost like a city, with high walls and corner towers. If you are interested in stele culture, Dai Temple is also a must-visit cultural relic attraction. It is one of the places in China with the largest collection of Han Dynasty steles. The precious original Li Si stele from the Qin Dynasty is also in Dai Temple.

When buying the tickets, the ticket lady saw the student ID and immediately sold us student tickets. Looking at Mount Tai from the wall of the Dai Temple is really fairy-like. The wall outside the Dai Temple is covered with green plants, which looks very lively.

One of the four largest ancient architectural complexes in China, when you come to Tai'an, in addition to climbing Mount Tai, you must also visit the Dai Temple.

The Dai Temple is a temple where ancient emperors conferred titles and worshipped mountain gods. It is located at the foot of Mount Tai. There are a large number of stone tablets, Tang and Han cypress trees, and murals that are being restored. The overall building is of high standard and the courtyard is grand and spacious.

People are far away from Mount Tai

As the most famous of the Five Sacred Mountains, I was the first to go to Mount Tai. If you don't go, you may be disappointed. If you go, you will definitely be disappointed. After thinking about it, if I complain, I may be sorry for the people of Tai'an. If I don't complain, I may be sorry for the people of the whole country. Mount Tai is the North Star, Mount Tai is the top. My impression of Mount Tai is that it is majestic. Zhongtianmen and Nantianmen are all messy in my photos. Standing on the pitifully small Mount Tai, touching the plaque "The Place Where Confucius Was in the Small World", I felt the six words: my heart is not moved, but my body is far away. As for the legendary sunrise and sea of clouds, my comment after visiting more than 20 mountains after Mount Tai is that cleavage is like time, you can get it if you squeeze it.

After all, I went up reciting the sentence "I will climb to the top of the mountain and look down on all the other mountains". I won't post the photo of the top of the mountain. I just want to say that Chinese is really good.

The tour time is about 3 hours. The Dai Temple is actually divided into two parts. The front part is a small temple with free explanations (shopping guides) and no tickets are required. It occupies a relatively small area. I personally feel that there is nothing to see and I finished the tour in a few minutes. The back part is where emperors of all dynasties worshipped the gods of heaven, earth and mountains. You need to buy a ticket for 30 yuan/person and a discount ticket for 15 yuan/person.

There are many steles in the Dai Temple, which mainly record the grand occasions and sacrificial texts of emperors of all dynasties. Most of the existing ones are left by emperors of the Qing Dynasty (really, every emperor has one). Some of the steles are very tall and majestic. The oldest one is the "Taishan Stone Carving" left by Li Si of the Qin Dynasty, which has stood for a thousand years. .In fact, the characteristics of each dynasty can be seen from the font. The Yuan Dynasty was the first unified dynasty established by ethnic minorities. The characters were written more neatly, just like learning to write Chinese characters. Such precious historical relics are mostly exposed in the open air.

The murals in the Tianzhu Hall of the Dai Temple are very delicate, depicting the grand occasion of the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai. Perhaps because there is no glass protection and light, this is the clearest historical mural I have ever seen. It is worth seeing! Broaden your horizons! !

The Bronze Pavilion and Iron Tower are located on both sides of the back of the Dai Temple. They are the last attractions of the Dai Temple. The Iron Tower is on the left and the Bronze Pavilion is on the right. Emmm, I think the Bronze Pavilion is like a bird cage. After all, it is full of sparrows. You can hear the chirping of sparrows from a distance. If you go in, be careful to see a pile of bird droppings, haha...

The Dai Temple is worth visiting from any perspective, as you can really see various cultural relics and ancient trees up close.

The Dai Temple on Mount Tai is an important Taoist temple. The Dai Temple is one of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Mountain Resort in Chengde. It is also the place where emperors of all dynasties lived and held sacrificial ceremonies when they offered sacrifices at Mount Tai. The Dai Temple is one of the three major palace-style buildings in China, along with the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing and the Hall of Great Success in Qufu. Inside the hall is a large-scale mural from the Song Dynasty, depicting the return of the God of Mount Tai, which is a cultural treasure. The Dai Temple is very large and contains many national first-class cultural relics. A special reminder here is that you cannot use the Mount Tai ticket and the Dai Temple ticket on the same day when booking tickets online.

The scenery there is very good. I went there in March, so there were few people and I could enjoy the beauty. The architecture is very unique and the cultural characteristics are also very obvious. There are many people who pull you to buy things.

It is recommended to visit the Dai Temple before climbing Mount Tai, otherwise you will be too tired to come to the Dai Temple after climbing Mount Tai. The ticket is 30 per person. There are many ancient trees and stone carvings inside. You can see Mount Tai from a distance by standing on the city wall.

The ticket is 30 yuan, and unlike other attractions, you can get a 50% discount with a teacher's certificate.

The Dai Temple, one of the four ancient architectural complexes in China, was built to worship the god of Mount Tai since the Han Dynasty. Although it was destroyed during the Song and Jin Dynasties, it was rebuilt in the Yuan Dynasty and became a Taoist site. However, it has always been the ancestral temple for the royal family to worship Mount Tai.

In Chinese culture, the attitude towards Mount Tai is incomparable to other famous mountains. No other mountain can compare to it. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Dai Temple is so grand.

When you come to Tai'an, you must not miss this place to appreciate the culture of Mount Tai.

You can't miss the Dai Temple when you come to Tai'an. Enter from the main gate, the front yard is free and there are free explanations, but you need to buy a ticket to enter the back yard. The Dai Temple is full of cultural landscapes, so it is necessary to hire an explanation.

Dai Temple, commonly known as "Dongyue Temple", was first built in the Han Dynasty. It is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshiped the God of Mount Tai. The ticket price is 20 yuan.

The main building of the Dai Temple faces south. Standing on Dongyue Street and looking north, you will see an ancient archway with the words "Yao Can Pavilion" in front of you. This is the entrance to the Dai Temple. From here, the axis goes north to the "Nantianmen" on the top of Mount Tai. In ancient times, emperors who had something to do with Mount Tai would first "give a brief visit" here before entering the temple to offer sacrifices. In the sixth year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, a double dragon pool made of square stones was built in front of the archway. Since the Ming Dynasty, Bixia Yuanjun has been enshrined in the Yao Can Pavilion. With its superior geographical location, it was very popular in the late Qing Dynasty, so that the people called the Yao Can Pavilion "the first palace of Mount Tai".

I still like the architectural style, and I don’t understand the historical events, so I just take pictures!

Dai Temple, ticket price is 30 yuan, 15 yuan for children, 80 yuan for a tour guide. Personally, I think it is worth a visit. Dai Temple enshrines the God of Mount Tai and the Goddess of Mount Tai, the wife of the God of Mount Tai. It is also the palace where emperors of all dynasties held sacrificial ceremonies at Mount Tai. On the west side of Dai Temple are various exhibitions, including folk exhibitions, stone carving exhibitions, and strange stone exhibitions. You can take a look, and there is no charge.

When we arrived at Dai Temple, my companion used his student ID card which had been graduated for four or five years to buy a student ticket. Haha, the ticket lady didn't even look at the student ID card. Maybe my companion looked like a college student.

As soon as we came in, we saw a lot of koi fish. Let's pay our respects to them first. Haha

I also saw a lot of beautiful flowers and plants. I listened to the birds singing, the sound of water and wind. It was a very quiet morning, with only some grandparents visiting.

A very good scenic spot, which has been well preserved from the Qin and Han Dynasties to the present. The ancient trees and inscriptions are most worth seeing.

First built in the Han Dynasty, it was the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the God of Mount Tai. The main building is the Tianfu Hall, which is the shrine of the Emperor Dongyue. Inside the temple is a stone inscription of Mount Tai written in seal script by Li Si of the Qin Dynasty. The Dai Temple is known as one of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Mountain Resort in Chengde. It is a must-see place after climbing Mount Tai.

In the valley north of Jiandai Bridge is the famous Bailong Pond. It is said that this is where the youngest son of the Dragon King of the East China Sea, Xiaobailong, lived and governed the mountains and water. There is a cliff with a hundred feet of cliffs hanging down, like a jade dragon flying, flowing down the canyon through the mountains and streams into the pond. There is a huge stone in the north of the pond, with steep cliffs, like a jade dragon or a boat, and "Xuangui Stone" is engraved on it. Whenever a mountain torrent breaks out, the huge stone floats in the rapids like a boat; and after the rain, it is like a giant turtle coming out of the pond, lying on the shore to bask in the sun, so it is also called "Stone Boat", commonly known as "Drying Turtle Stone". On the east side of the stone, the cliff is like a cut, and the stone gorge is penetrated. To the north is Sanyuan Stone, which is engraved with large characters such as "Bailong Pond" and "Longtan". This stone and Xuangui Stone are covered with inscriptions. Gu Yanwu, a historian in the early Qing Dynasty, once found 15 inscriptions by Song people here, and later someone found 16, most of which are still extant.

Tai'an Dai Temple - located in the north of Tai'an City, Shandong Province. Before climbing Mount Tai, I specially took an afternoon to come here.

I think this is definitely a good trip, it is definitely worth a visit.

Although the Dai Temple is only a 3A-level scenic spot, it has the same heritage as a 5A-level scenic spot. The Dai Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai in Tai'an City, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It was first built in the Han Dynasty and is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. The Dai Temple is known as one of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Chengde Mountain Resort. The Dai Temple is an important stop before climbing Mount Tai~ because you can learn a lot about the humanities and history of Mount Tai from here. From the north gate of the Dai Temple, you can go directly to the Red Gate and the place where Confucius ascended, and climb Mount Tai here. There are also Tang Sophora japonica and Han Cypress in the Dai Temple. The ticket price is not expensive, and the cost performance is still very high. It is worth a visit.

One of the attractions of Mount Tai is its numerous cultural landscapes. Before climbing Mount Tai, you must visit the Dai Temple, which has many cultural relics and historical sites.

Just as Mount Tai is the most majestic of the Five Sacred Mountains, the Dai Temple is also the largest of the Five Sacred Mountains. It is simply a small city. No matter it is the temple gate (it can be said to be the city gate), or one of the main structures, the Song Tianquan Hall, or the several corner towers (obviously only the city walls can be called corner towers), they are all very majestic. There are also many towering ancient trees, and inscriptions from past dynasties. When I went there on May Day, I saw the wisteria in full bloom, which was very beautiful.

The Dai Temple, which does not use ginkgo trees as a tourist attraction, has towering ginkgo trees that I have never seen before. They are rugged and heroic, and have been growing tenaciously for hundreds and thousands of years in the freezing north.

The Dai Temple has had a very high status since ancient times. It was the palace for ancient emperors to offer sacrifices to the gods of Mount Tai and was one of the largest ancient building complexes in China. Especially when standing on a high place, you can see the whole picture of Mount Tai not far away.

However, although the Dai Temple is huge, the details are a bit rough. Compared with the magnificent ancient buildings in Shanxi, the Dai Temple does not have the carved beams and painted rafters that Chinese ancient buildings should have, and it has been restored too recently. Therefore, this is the reason why such a famous ancient building complex is only in the third batch of national protected areas.

It's OK, you can walk around quietly and relax

The Dai Temple is a magnificent temple dedicated to the Emperor Tianqi Rensheng of Mount Tai, the Eastern Peak. Friends who love history and ancient architecture should not miss this place. In front of the Dai Temple is the First Palace of Mount Tai, also known as the Yaocan Pavilion, where Bixia Yuanjun is dedicated.

Before climbing the mountain, it is recommended to go to the Dai Temple first to learn about the historical allusions. I was alone, so I followed other tour groups to learn about the explanations~

Located at the foot of Mount Tai, I prefer the scenery of the surrounding alleys and streets rather than the Dai Temple, especially the sycamore trees on the roadside, which are really beautiful.

At the foot of Mount Tai, in Tai'an City, the Dai Temple.

The palace's thick walls are tall and majestic.

It is a holy place where emperors performed Fengshan.

Due to time constraints, I did not go in and only took a few photos outside the gate.

A must-see place when visiting Tai'an.

Only when you arrive here do you understand the long history and cultural heritage of this place.

It's a good idea to come and have a look before climbing Mount Tai.

When I entered the Dai Temple, I found that my train ticket could not be changed, so I just wandered around and managed to spend the whole afternoon.

The Dai Temple was first built in the Han Dynasty. It is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshiped the God of Mount Tai. It is currently located in the central axis of Tai'an City.

Dai Temple is the first stop of our trip. It is not big, but there are many things to see. If you come here to visit, it is best to do some homework in advance, or find a tour guide at the door, and listen carefully to the story of Dai Temple. A locust tree and a cypress tree here have their own stories. It takes about 1.5 hours to visit Dai Temple carefully. When traveling to Mount Tai, this is the starting point for many tourists to climb Mount Tai.

This is a scenic spot with a strong cultural atmosphere. You can overlook Mount Tai from the city wall. It is recommended to come here before climbing Mount Tai. You can learn many historical legends, customs and taboos about Mount Tai. You will not need a tour guide when you go up the mountain to check the time and temples.

It makes sense to go to the Dai Temple first when climbing Mount Tai. There is a Dai Temple not far from the foot of Mount Tai. It was from here that the ancient emperors led the civil and military officials to start their grand march northward to climb the mountain and offer sacrifices to the gods. There are Taishan stone carvings in the seal script of Li Si of the Qin Dynasty in the park. The Tang Dynasty locust trees and Han Dynasty cypress trees echo each other, which is very satisfying. There are also many hydrangeas, boxwoods, crape myrtles, ginkgo trees, etc., and cherry blossoms are also in bloom, making it look like a botanical garden.

The most impressive thing is the ancient cypress tree in front of the Song Tiankuang Temple. There is a hole on the trunk, and several coins are placed in the hole. 10 meters away from the ancient tree is a Fusang stone about 2.5 meters high and 4-5 meters in circumference. The stone has uneven surfaces and many holes, which are very irregular. From the left, it looks like a man holding a whip to drive a carriage; from the right, it looks like a graceful girl bowing her head to pay respect. The stone has been touched countless times over the past thousands of years, and it has long been smooth like jade.

Before climbing Mount Tai, go to the Dai Temple first. The ticket is 30 yuan, which is not expensive. You can take a look at it while you are there. There is mainly a long scroll painting from the Song Dynasty in the main hall, which is 60 meters long. I forgot its name. There is also Li Si's stele, a very small piece, on the east throne, Mi Fu's First Mountain Stele, and Zhang Qian's stele was not found. There is nothing else. If you climb Mount Tai first, I guess your legs will be sore after you come down the mountain, and you will never want to go to the Dai Temple again.

It is definitely worth visiting. The scenic spot is very large. It takes half a day to see it carefully, and one or two hours to walk around casually.

It is said that most of them are renovations, not relics of ancient buildings, which is really surprising. . .

The Dai Temple is still worth a visit, after all, it is the place where the royal nobles of all dynasties worshipped.

The Dai Temple is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai in Tai'an City, Shandong Province, commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It was first built in the Han Dynasty and is the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. Temples and altars are buildings where the Han people worship the heaven, earth, sun, moon, mountains and rivers, and ancestors and grain, reflecting the characteristics of the Han people as an agricultural ethnic culture. The layout and construction of temples and altars are consistent with palace buildings, with a slightly simplified architectural system.



The Dai Temple was founded in the Han Dynasty and had already become a magnificent palace in the Tang Dynasty. When Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty held a large-scale Fengshan ceremony, it was further expanded. The Dai Temple is 405.7 meters long from north to south and 236.7 meters wide from east to west. It is rectangular and has a total area of 96,000 square meters. Its architectural style adopts the style of an imperial palace. It is more than 1,500 meters around and has more than 150 ancient buildings of various types in the temple. The main building of the Dai Temple is the Tianfu Hall, which is the shrine of the Emperor Dongyue. There is a Taishan stone inscription in the seal script of Li Si of the Qin Dynasty in the temple. The Dai Temple, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Chengde Mountain Resort are known as the four major ancient architectural complexes in China.



The Dai Temple is a holy place of the Quanzhen Sect, the mainstream Taoist sect, and is listed in the third batch of national key cultural relics protection sites.

The first place to go when climbing Mount Tai, where the ancient emperors worshipped Mount Tai, with a strong imperial atmosphere, ancient pines and cypresses, and stone inscriptions

Tai'an Dai Temple--Located in the north of Tai'an City, Shandong Province, on the southern foot of Mount Tai, it is commonly known as the "Dongyue Temple". It is the largest and most complete ancient building complex on Mount Tai. It is a Taoist temple and the place where emperors of all dynasties held Fengshan ceremonies and worshipped the gods of Mount Tai. The Dai Temple has high battlements, majestic temples, overlapping palaces, and a magnificent atmosphere. The Dai Temple was founded in the Han Dynasty and had a magnificent palace by the Tang Dynasty. When Emperor Zhenzong of Song Dynasty held a large-scale Fengshan ceremony, it was expanded and built with the Tianfu Hall and other buildings, making it even larger. Its architectural style adopts the style of an imperial palace, with a circumference of more than 1,500 meters and more than 150 ancient buildings of various types in the temple. The Dai Temple is known as one of the four major ancient building complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, the Chengde Mountain Resort, and the Outer Eight Temples.

『2014-9-7 Dai Temple』

After climbing Mount Tai, it was already evening, but I still went to the Dai Temple, which was loved by emperors and generals. It was just close to closing time, and I was exhausted, so I just wandered around and took in its charm. Apart from the magnificent buildings and various stone tablets, I personally don’t feel much. It is more of a historical trace and significance...

You must go when visiting Tai'an. You must take a close look and do some research in advance.

You can see Mount Tai from the back wall of the Dai Temple.

My friend has been here several times before. He bought a ticket and went in. The interior is quite large. There are many tour guides explaining, and you can listen to them~~

I didn't go in because my baby was moving very hard when I was standing at the gate of the temple (I don't know why, I searched on Baidu and it said pregnant women should not go into the temple), so I just took pictures outside. As for the history of the Dai Temple, I think it is necessary to visit it. After all, like the Forbidden City in Beijing, it is known as one of the four major gardens in China.

Dai Temple is a good place, recommended, just in time for good weather, very feeling

The main building of the Dai Temple is the Tianfu Hall, which is the shrine of the Emperor Dongyue. Inside the temple is a stone inscription of Mount Tai written in seal script by Li Si of the Qin Dynasty. The Dai Temple is one of the four major ancient architectural complexes in China, along with the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Three Confucius Temples in Qufu, Shandong, and the Eight Outer Temples in the Mountain Resort in Chengde. The Dai Temple is a holy place of the Quanzhen Sect of Taoism, and is a third-batch national key cultural relic protection unit.

It was already past 4:30 when we arrived at the Dai Temple. We rushed in to visit. The good thing was that there were not many people. The bad thing was that we did not get to see the inscriptions and calligraphy carefully. But I remember that there were not so many inscriptions and calligraphy artifacts last time. I don't know where they were moved from. When we arrived at the main hall, the staff in charge had already started to eat dinner. But I don't understand. The Bodhisattvas in the Dai Temple are not very old, but they are Bodhisattvas after all. But is it really okay for you to eat meat in the main hall?

The only thing that was not nice was that when I was leaving the parking lot, the people in the parking lot were arguing with other customers. It turned out that the couple only parked to use the toilet. And the husband did not get out of the car. They stayed there for less than 10 minutes. But the parking lot manager insisted on charging them 12 yuan. He said that as long as the car wheels came in, they had to pay. It was really chaotic to rob them of money.

A very sacred place in China, just like churches abroad, here you can make your wishes with a pious heart, step on every piece of land.

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Following the footsteps of the ancients, we came to the Dai Temple, where there are many pavilions and ancient trees. It is worth slowing down to appreciate them, especially the murals in the Tianfu Hall. The Dai Temple is symmetrically arranged and well preserved. From Zhengyang Gate to Tianfu Hall, you can imagine the majesty and grand scene when the emperor climbed Mount Tai. When the weather is clear, you can climb the northern wall and look at the Nantianmen of Mount Tai from afar. Visitors can climb Mount Tai from the south and exit from the north, or they can go down from Mount Tai and enter from the north and exit from the south to leave Tai'an. When entering from the south gate, there is a temporary palace, which is now a temple. There are people selling incense at the door. If you are not interested, you can just bypass it.

After climbing Mount Tai, I visited the Dai Temple. It was about to close, so I took a quick look.