Tai'an district, Tai'an, China

Places to visit near Tai’an

Tai’an is a city in Tai'an district, Tai'an, China, home to about 5,499,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 14 caves and 6 museums. The must-see places are Mount Tai (12 km), Lingyan Temple (29 km) and 灵岩寺 (29 km).

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Tai’an, Tai'an
Tai’an, Tai'an district, Tai'an, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tai’an at a glance

Location
Tai'an district, Tai'an, China
Population
about 5,499,000
Coordinates
36.1853° N, 117.1200° E
Places within 50 km
141 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Tai’an

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tai’an: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tai’an

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is Red Gate Road North End(stair minus117) (3 km); the best-known is Mount Tai (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Tai’an

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tai’an

14 caves within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is Stele for Land of Wellfare and Cave of Heaven Stele (stair315) (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tai’an

9 museums within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is 岱庙景区南门 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Tai’an

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is Waterfall From Furongfeng Peak (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tai’an

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tai’an. The closest is Wangfu Pool (68 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Tai’an

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tai’an
  2. 1 km Soil Hill Ruins · hill, Tai'an
  3. 12 km Mount Tai · viewpoint, Jinan
  4. 10 km Temple of the Holly Mountain · temple, Tai'an
  5. 1 km 岱庙景区南门 · museum, Tai'an
  6. 1 km Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple · heritage site, Tai'an
  7. 1 km Back to Tai’an

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How to reach Tai’an

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    Within 15 km of Tai’an

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tai’an by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7275Red Gate Road North End(stair minus117) (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3638Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple (1 km)
    Caves1414Stele for Land of Wellfare and Cave of Heaven Stele (stair315) (5 km)
    Museums69岱庙景区南门 (1 km)
    Waterfalls66Waterfall From Furongfeng Peak (5 km)
    Other attractions05Great Wall of Qi (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Wangfu Pool (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23China National Park Stele (3 km)
    Buddhist sites33Lingyan Temple (29 km)
    Parks03Baotu Spring Park (67 km)
    Temples12Temple of the Holly Mountain (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Jinan Great Southern Mosque (67 km)
    Churches12Loude Christian Church (48 km)

    Tai’an: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tai’an?

    Mount Tai (viewpoint, about 12 km), Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple (heritage site, about 1 km), Soil Hill Ruins (hill, about 1 km), 岱庙景区南门 (museum, about 1 km), Temple of the Holly Mountain (temple, about 1 km), Ming Hongwu Went to Dongyue Sealed Inscription Pavilion (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tai’an?

    141 places on Spotwander: 72 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 14 caves, 6 museums, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tai’an?

    Red Gate Road North End(stair minus117), about 3 km by road; Hongmen-Tianwaicun Greenway (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tai’an?

    Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple, about 1 km by road; Soil Hill Ruins (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tai’an?

    Stele for Land of Wellfare and Cave of Heaven Stele (stair315), about 5 km by road; Gate of Water Curtained Cave (stair1006) (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tai’an?

    Start in Tai’an, visit Soil Hill Ruins, then Mount Tai, then Temple of the Holly Mountain, then 岱庙景区南门, then Historical Site of Tienchu Taoist Temple, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tai’an?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tai’an’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tai’an on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.