Tai’an Travel Season Tips

Tai'an is situated at the southern foot of Mount Tai, the heart of Shandong Province. Shandong is a coastal province that lies across the Yellow Sea from the Korean Peninsula. To the north of Shandong Peninsula lies the Bohai Sea, whose southern bay, Laizhou Bay, borders the Shandong Peninsula. Tai’an’s scenery varies drastically between its four distinct seasons.

The best time to appreciate the spring scenery of Mount Tai is May, which is also a perfect time to watch the sunrise from the mountain, as well as the full moon rising above a sea of clouds. Spring on Mount Tai is rainy, and the average temperature is between 8℃ and 10℃. Bringing warm clothes and rain gear is advisable.

During summer, Tai'an is quite cool, with an average temperature of only 17℃. It serves as a summer resort for tourists wishing to escape from summer heat. Midsummer is the best time to enjoy the summer scenery on Mount Tai. At this time, Mount Tai is filled with lush pines, cascading waterfalls, singing birds and endless flowers.

Mount Tai is at its most colorful and romantic in autumn. The peaks are tinged with autumn gold and the valleys are filled with golden fruits and flowers. The days are pleasant and the sky is clear. Thus, if you plan to visit Mount Tai, autumn is the perfect time, especially early October, when the skies are at their bluest.

The average temperature on Mount Tai during winter is quite cold at about -6℃, but this season has its own charms. The mystical, icy landscapes, the translucent icicles glittering in the sunshine, and the soughing wind are all iconic features of north China during winter.