Daguan Peak is one of the scenic spots in Tai’an, Shandong, located on the east side of the Yuhuangding Pan Road, and is an area where the cliff inscriptions of Mount Tai are concentrated, presenting a grand and imposing sight. The cliff of Daguan Peak has been carved into a stele, covered with inscriptions from various dynasties, among which the most notable is the ‘Ji Tai Shan Ming’, an imperially written inscription by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang during the Kaiyuan thirteenth year (725) when he ascended to Mount Tai for the Fengshan ceremony, commonly known as the ‘Tang Cliff Inscription’.
The cliff inscription stands at 13.3 meters high and 5.5 meters wide, containing 1000 characters, written in Tang clerical script. The text is elegant and the calligraphy is vigorous, embodying the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty literary figure Wang Shizhen appraised it by saying: ‘The cliff inscription seems like a phoenix dancing above the clouds and mist, bringing color to the scene. ‘ The cliff inscriptions at Daguan Peak span a long period, cover a wide range of content, involve a variety of individuals from different social strata, including emperors, princes, generals, officials, and scholars. The inscriptions are diverse in form and artistic style, concentrated and often layered or overlapping. Mount Tai is one of the most inscribed mountains in China, and Daguan Peak is a concentrated part of these inscriptions. It is not just a peak but a testament to Mount Tai’s ability to make the rocks speak, telling the history of China page by page. Open all year round, accessible 24/7. Remember to bring a jacket with you, as the temperature on the mountain is still quite low.Daguan Peak
Daguan Peak is one of the scenic spots in Tai’an, Shandong, located on the east side of the Yu[...]