As the first of the five mountains, Mount Tai's natural scenery is not outstanding, but it has attracted attention because of its sacred status. In Chinese history, Mount Tai was chosen by many emperors as the place of enshrinement of Zen, and according to the concept of the five elements, Mount Tai is located in the east and is the first place to welcome the rising sun. For these reasons, Mount Tai has become the first of the five mountains, and its influence far exceeds that of other famous mountains. On a ** in 1913, we can see the "Fuhu Gate" at the foot of Mount Tai, waiting for people to visit. However, unlike today's crowded scene, there was not a single tourist in Mount Tai at that time, only a quiet grandmother and a local dog. Such a picture makes people feel that time flies, the years go by, and the changes in Mount Tai are also a portrayal of social development.
The year 1913 was the beginning of the year, an era full of changes. At the same time, life in Taean is very difficult. The four ragged people live in shabby thatched huts. In this era, although a new social order is gradually being established, the people's living standards have not been greatly improved. Especially a beautiful girl in **, she bound her feet and became a poor "old society" small-footed woman, which is also a portrayal of the imperfection of the social order at that time. Although the scene in ** is simple, it shows the hard life of ordinary people in that era.
There is also a Guandi Temple in this **, which was built to commemorate Guan Yu, a famous general during the Three Kingdoms period. Emperor Guan is regarded as a loyal and brave hero in history, and his image has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Although the temple has become dilapidated due to disrepair, the architecture of the Bixia Ancestral Pavilion is still tall and magnificent, reflecting the architectural style of that era. In **, we can see two Taoist priests in the temple, who are not tourists, but believers who guard this temple. In addition to the Guandi Temple, Mount Tai also has temples and sacrificial buildings such as the Red Gate Palace and the Wanxian Tower, which bear witness to the important position of Mount Tai as the center of faith.
* The most striking is the important goddess of Mount Tai - Grandma Tarzan. Her real name is Bixia Yuanjun and she has an important place in Taoism. Bixia Yuanjun is considered to be the goddess who protects all beings and looks after the good and evil in the world. **The grandmother of Mount Tai can be said to be one of the most representative images of Mount Tai. However, compared to today's crowded tourists, Tarzan at that time was almost devoid of pilgrims and tourists. Only a few wealthy local businessmen in Tai'an, in order to seek a year of prosperity, went up the mountain to burn incense and worship the Buddha. However, pilgrims are scarce, and it is difficult for palanquin drivers to find business. This also reflected the reality of social poverty and economic underdevelopment at that time, and people's lives had not gradually improved.
* The scene of Mount Tai in the exhibition solidifies a bygone history. At that time, almost all Chinese did not have the experience of taking pictures. It was a rare opportunity for the three young people to meet a photographer from a foreign country to take pictures of them. ** Recorded their image and the imprint of the times, witnessing the historical evolution of Mount Tai and the changes in people's lives. Although Mount Tai was already a world-famous mountain at that time, ordinary people did not have enough financial resources to travel to other places, so there were almost no tourists in **, only poor and backward local mountain people. Such a ** is not only a witness of history, but also bears the imprint of social development.
This group of Taishan old ** in 1913 makes us look back at the past and look for traces of history. **The scene of Mount Tai is in stark contrast to today's Mount Tai, with almost no tourists at the foot of the mountain, quaint buildings and difficult living conditions, which together constitute the image of that era. This group is not only the historical memory of Mount Tai, but also the witness of China's social change. They give us a sense of the reality of life and the beliefs of the people of that era. As an important mountain in Chinese history, Mount Tai carries the weight of history and is full of people's emotions, and this group of ** uses the lens to freeze the past history, so that we have a deeper understanding of the extraordinary charm of Mount Tai.