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Mount Taishan

French: Mont Taishan
The Mount Taishan is a World Heritage site in China defined by the UNESCO in 1987 and definitely a recommended mixed sightseeing location.
It is on position 922 (273, 129) in our monthly survey..

"The sacred Mount Tai ('shan' means 'mountain') was the object of an imperial cult for nearly 2,000 years, and the artistic masterpieces found there are in perfect harmony with the natural landscape. It has always been a source of inspiration for Chinese artists and scholars and symbolizes ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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