China's top 10 most beautiful mountains

Updated: 2014-05-20 07:02

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China's top 10 most beautiful mountains

Mount Tai [Photo/icpress]

9. Mount Tai(Shangdong)

Mount Tai is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the Jade Emperor Peak which is commonly reported as 1,545 meters (5,069 ft) tall, but is described by the PRC government as 1,532.7 meters (5,029 ft).

Mount Tai is one of the "Five Great Mountains". It is associated with sunrises, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. It has been a place of worship for at least 3,000 years and served as one of the most important ceremonial centers of China during large portions of this period.

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