The Jade Emperor Peak (Yuhuangding) [Tai an]

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Located to the north of the Temple of the Princess of the Rosy Clouds, the Jade Emperor Peak (yuhuang ding) is the highest point on Mount Tai. A large rock, inscribed with the Chinese for 'supreme summit' marks the end of the trek here. There are magnificent views of the sun-rise from this spot, and hundreds of visitors and pilgrims gather at dawn to watch the occasion. The Song Emperor used to perform a ceremony here too, offering sacrifices to the heavens from his altar.

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