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Mount Tai (Chinese:泰山; Pinyin:Tài Shān) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an,in Shandong Province,China.The tallest peak is Jade Emperor Peak (Simplified Chinese:玉皇顶; Traditional Chinese:玉皇顶; Pinyin:Yùhuáng Dīng),which is commonly reported as 1545 metres (5069 feet) tall[1],but is described by the Chinese government as 1532.7 metres (5028.5 feet)[2].
Mount Tai is one of the "Five Sacred Mountains of Taoism".It is associated with sunrise,birth,and renewal,and is often regarded the foremost of the five.The temples on its slopes have been a destination for pilgrims for 3,000 years.
