Tai'an | Starting from the East Imperial Path of Mount Tai, the scenery is never the destination

Before coming, I thought Mount Tai was just a mountain to climb; after arriving, I realized it holds an entire stretch of history. The red walls of Dai Temple reflect the Han cypress trees, and the inscriptions are full of emperors' respect for the land and rivers. Instead of taking the Red Gate, I chose the East Imperial Path—stone steps polished smooth, side cypresses covered in groundcover, and the wind carrying stories. At the summit, looking down, Tai'an city shrinks into a silhouette; at night, soaking in the Zulai Mountain hot springs under the stars. Mount Tai is not just a place to check off, but a gentle way to slow down the restless heart.