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Why Dai Temple Is So Important

#falladventures If you’re visiting Mount Tai, don’t skip Dai Temple (岱庙) — it’s not just another temple, it’s basically the “Forbidden City of the East”. Built since the Qin & Han Dynasties, this was where emperors came to worship the God of Mount Tai before performing grand sacrificial ceremonies. It’s one of China’s four major ancient architectural complexes, alongside: 🏯 The Forbidden City, Beijing 🎓 The Three Confucian Temples, Qufu 🏞 Chengde Mountain Resort Inside, you’ll find majestic palace-style halls, ancient cypress courtyards, Song Dynasty murals, and more than 300 stone steles spanning 2,000+ years of history. Walking through Zhengyang Gate → Tianfu Hall feels like stepping straight into an imperial ritual. If you love deep history, this is one of Shandong’s best cultural sites.
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