[Transportation arrangement].
All over the country - Taishan Station Tai'an Station - Taishan Scenic Area.
Taishan Station (general express), close to the scenic spot, 3 kilometers away from the entrance of the Red Gate, direct bus No. 11.
Tai'an Station (high-speed train), 13 kilometers away from the entrance of the Red Gate, 30 minutes by taxi, if you transfer to the bus for 1 hour.
Taishan ticket] ticket price is 115 yuan, half price for students, buy tickets online one day in advance, and choose the red gate entrance to enter.
Opening hours] Red Gate (hiking and mountaineering) 5:00-24:00, this entrance can only be selected for night climbing.
Tianwai Village (take the scenic suburban car into the mountain) 6:00-21:00, buy tickets on the spot.
Taohuayu (take the scenic suburban car into the mountain) 8:00-17:00, there is a parking lot, and the fee is higher.
Other expenses] Jingjiao bus: 35 yuan per person, one-way.
Cableway: 100 yuan per person one-way, (the ropeway ends at 18:00, and you need to queue up the ropeway early to go down the mountain).
Hiking Trail: Challenge Hiking Night Climb (about 6 hours): 20 minutes walk from the Visitor Center to the ticket gate, 2 hours from the ticket gate to Zhongtianmen, after Zhongtianmen, you can walk to Nantianmen (3 hours), or you can go directly to Nantianmen (10 minutes) by cableway. Nantianmen is a 40-minute walk to the Jade Emperor Peak.
Elderly people usually do less exercise, want to easily visit Mount Tai, focus on seeing the scenery, do not want to be tired (the whole journey is about 1 hour and 20 minutes).
Tianwai car Taohuayu: You can take the Jingjiao bus for 30 minutes, then transfer to the ropeway for 10 minutes, and go down for 5 minutes to Nantianmen, Nantianmen to the Jade Emperor Peak, walk for 30-40 minutes.
Precautions] 1) If you want to see the sunrise, you must read the weather forecast in advance, you can see the sunrise on a sunny day, and you can see the sea of clouds on a rainy day.
2) For night climbers, it is recommended to carry backpacks and jackets, which are windproof and waterproof to keep warm.
3) It is not recommended to bring a down jacket because it is heavier, and there are long ankle-length coats to rent at the top of the mountain.
4) You don't need to bring trekking poles, it is recommended to buy them in any store outside the scenic area, and the wood is 3 yuan a piece.
5) Strong flashlight, sold at the entrance of the scenic spot, 5 yuan apiece, a must-have for night crawlers;
6) Power bank, it is recommended to bring your own, the scenic spot is rented, 10 yuan.
7) Mineral water, bring 1 bottle, there are 5 yuan bottles sold everywhere in the scenic spot, it is recommended to bring 1 bottle of Red Bull to replenish physical strength.
In general, the transportation from Taishan Station to Taishan Scenic Area is relatively convenient, and you can choose the transportation mode that suits you. If you need more information about Taishan Tourism, you can check the relevant ** or consult the local tourism department in advance.