First Gate of Heaven

Shandong


The first of the major gates on the climb up the mountain, this gate marks the official start of the ascent for Tai Shan's determined band of climbers.


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1. Red Gate Palace

0.03 MILES

The Red Gate Palace is the first of a series of temples dedicated to Bixia, the compassionate daughter of the god of Tai Shan. She wears a headdress…

3. Guandi Temple

0.11 MILES

Many climbers start their ascent at the bus stop by the Guandi Temple, the first of many dedicated to the Taoist protector of peace. Note the old…

4. Wanxian Tower

0.57 MILES

The name of this large gate literally means 'Building of the Ten Thousand Immortals'.

5. Pervading Light Temple

0.68 MILES

One of the few Buddhist shrines in the area, this simple temple dates to the Southern and Northern dynasties (AD 420–589), its arrangement of ancient pine…

6. Doumu Hall

0.96 MILES

The name of this hall means 'Hall of the Goddess of the Northern Star' and it was first constructed in 1542 under the magical name ‘Dragon Spring Nunnery’…

7. Rock Valley Scripture

1.01 MILES

Located along the first part of the climb up Tai Shan, this massive inscription of a Buddhist text on the rock face was once hidden behind a waterfall.

8. Hou Zai Gate

1.09 MILES

This gate leads into Dai Temple from the north. Be sure to scale the walls over the gate to see what’s in store for your pilgrimage up Tai Shan.