Self-driving Tour Routes in Tai'an for the National Day Holiday

Mount Tai, Dai Temple, Mount Tai Huayangnian Scenic Area, Taishan Beer Chinese Zodiac Park, Taishan Fantawild Adventure, Taishan Hot Spring City, Culai Mountain National Forest Park, Tianle City Water Park, Shentong Mountain Forest Park in Ningyang, Liutai Peach Blossom Scenic Area, Dongping Lake Scenic Area and Lianhua Mountain in Xintai.

The Grand Fengshan Ceremony on Mount Tai of China

Day 1 Drive to Mount Tai and start hiking from the Red Gate Scenic Area. Follow the ancient imperial climbing trail all the way to Mid Heaven Gate, then continue on foot to the summit. You will truly understand the famous line: Standing atop the peak, all mountains look tiny beneath me, and appreciate the unique charm of Mount Tai. Take the cable car and scenic shuttle bus back to the Tianwaicun Tourist Center. Afterwards, head to Taishan Hot Spring City to enjoy hot springs.

Day 2 Visit Dai Temple, the Divine Mansion of the Eastern Sacred Mountain. Then drive to Mount Tai Huayangnian Scenic Area. After lunch, go to the Beer Zodiac Park to learn about the brewing process of Taishan beer and taste fresh raw beer free of charge. After dinner, watch the live performance of The Grand Fengshan Ceremony on Mount Tai or Mount Tai shadow puppetry. Overnight in Tai'an.

Day 3 Drive to Fantawild Adventure, known as the Oriental Disneyland. World-class rides including Star Voyage, Light of Life, Cartoon Castle, Conch Bay, Ultimate Soaring and Dinosaur Crisis will bring you an incredible audio-visual feast. Overnight in Tai'an.

Day 4 Spend the whole day at Tianle City Water Park. Experience the most popular water amusement facilities worldwide such as the Giant Trumpet Slide, Children’s Water Town, wave pool and Super Boomerang, and have fun with water. After lunch, drive to Dongping to visit Daicun Dam and the Luo Guanzhong Memorial Hall. Overnight in Dongping.

Day 5 Tour the Water Margin Movie Town known as the Oriental Hollywood and experience the story of Water Margin in real scenes. Enjoy the Water Margin Feast at noon with hearty meat and strong wine. In the afternoon, board a boat at the Wharf of Water Margin Ancient Town and cruise on Dongping Lake — the only remaining part of the vast 800-li marshland. Visit the lake wetland, Juyi Island and Liugongshan Water Margin Stronghold, hailed as the No.1 Stockade under heaven. Stroll around the millennium-old Song City for free shopping. Overnight in Dongping.

Day 6 Visit Lianhua Mountain Scenic Area. After descending the mountain, drive to Loude Town, the No.1 Town for Jianbing Pancakes, and enjoy a characteristic farm feast with local green agricultural products. After lunch, tour Hesheng Garden, where natural landscapes blend perfectly with ancient culture and modern gardening art.

Mount Tai, Dai Temple, Mount Tai Huayangnian Scenic Area, Taishan Beer Chinese Zodiac Park, Taishan Fantawild Adventure, Taishan Hot Spring City, Culai Mountain National Forest Park, Tianle City Water Park and Dongping Water Margin Movie Town.

Live show of The Grand Fengshan Ceremony on Mount Tai and Mount Tai shadow puppetry.

Day 1 After breakfast, visit Dai Temple (Ticket: 30 RMB per person, 1.5 hours). Pay homage to the Great Emperor of the Eastern Mountain, the patron deity in charge of official careers, life and death. Then drive to Mount Tai (Ticket: 127 RMB per person). Take the scenic shuttle bus (one-way: 30 RMB, round trip: 60 RMB, 30 minutes’ ride) to Mid Heaven Gate, and then take the cable car (one-way: 80 RMB, round trip: 140 RMB, about 10 minutes) up to the summit. Feel the poetic charm of the mountain and return downhill along the same route. Later go to Taishan Hot Spring City for hot spring bathing.

Day 2 After breakfast, drive to Fantawild Adventure — the Oriental Disneyland. Try the 26-meter-high surfing ride, Ultimate Soaring, Dinosaur Crisis and other top amusement projects. In the evening, watch the live Fengshan Ceremony performance or shadow puppetry.

Day 3 Drive to Dongping and visit the Water Margin Movie Town. Have the authentic Water Margin Feast for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on Dongping Lake. Sightsee the wetland, Juyi Island and the world-famous Water Margin Stronghold.

Day 1 After breakfast, head to Culai Mountain to visit Swinging Rack, Military Headquarters, Two Sages Palace and Liangfu Mountain. After lunch, enjoy water games at Tianle City Water Park with Giant Trumpet Slide, wave pool and other exciting facilities.

Day 2 Spend the whole day in Fantawild Adventure. Rides including Star Voyage, Conch Bay, Ultimate Soaring and Dinosaur Crisis will bring you an amazing feast for your eyes and ears.

Day 3 Visit Dai Temple (Ticket: 30 RMB, about 1.5 hours), including the Han Cypress Courtyard and Geological Museum. Then travel to Mount Tai Huayangnian Scenic Area. After lunch, visit the Beer Zodiac Park to learn beer brewing and taste fresh draft beer for free