Taishan Stone Carvings represent a unique and extraordinary aspect of Chinese cultural history.
They are not only a treasure trove of Chinese calligraphic art but also a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. Throughout the ages, emperors have come to Taishan to perform rituals to heaven and earth, Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist scholars have taught and spread their teachings, and renowned cultural figures have climbed and admired the scenery, leaving behind a dazzling array of steles, cliff inscriptions, and couplet carvings. Among these, the Taishan cliff inscriptions stand out as the most famous. The history of Taishan stone carvings is long and storied, dating back from the Qin and Han dynasties to the post-establishment period, spanning over two thousand years with inscriptions from various dynasties. There are more than 1800 existing Taishan stone carvings, including over 800 steles and more than 1000 cliff inscriptions, which are roughly distributed as follows: 157 in the Dai Temple, 215 at the foot of Dai Mountain, 576 along the eastern mountain climbing route, 258 at the summit, over 80 in the west, 44 in the north, over 400 in Lingyan Temple, and over 100 in Shentong Temple. The site is open all year round, accessible 24 hours a day, with specific operating conditions subject to daily opening status.Taishan Stone Carvings: Tang Dynasty Cliff Inscriptions
Taishan Stone Carvings represent a unique and extraordinary aspect of Chinese cultural history. They[...]
