Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area
Stone steles stand like a forest. The most treasured include the Tang-dynasty 'Mandarin Ducks Stele' inside the Laojun Hall, the Qin-dynasty Mount Tai inscription,…
Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area, Mount Tai
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥20 for Dai Temple
- Opening hours
- Dai Temple: 11.1–28.2 (of the following year) 08:00-17:00; 3.1-4.30 08:00-17:30; 5.1-8.31 08:00-18:00; 9.1-10.31 08:00-17:30. Midway Gate to Heaven: open all day
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Dai Temple (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1345. Open in Google Maps
About Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area
Stone steles stand like a forest. The most treasured include the Tang-dynasty 'Mandarin Ducks Stele' inside the Laojun Hall, the Qin-dynasty Mount Tai inscription, the 1731 'Imperial Edict Stele on the Restoration of Mount Tai' and the 'Mount Tai Record Stele' in front of Daizong Archway. In architecture, Dai Temple stands as the representative of Mount Tai's ancient buildings. The scenery continues to impress all the way.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area is ¥20 for Dai Temple, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area?
Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area is open Dai Temple: 11.1–28.2 (of the following year) 08:00-17:00; 3.1-4.30 08:00-17:30; 5.1-8.31 08:00-18:00; 9.1-10.31 08:00-17:30. Midway Gate to Heaven: open all day.
How do I get to Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area?
Near Dai Temple (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area.
Where is Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area?
Dai Temple to Midway Gate Scenic Area is in Mount Tai, Shandong Province, in the East China of China. Taishan District, Tai'an, Shandong Province
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