Bridge of the Gods

Shandong


These three large rocks form a natural bridge between two cliffs.


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Nearby Shandong attractions

1. Zhanlu Terrace

0.14 MILES

This terrace and viewpoint is the spot from where Confucius looked out over the Kingdom of Lǔ.

2. Jade Emperor Temple

0.16 MILES

The cloud-swathed Jade Emperor Temple stands at the summit, the highest point of the Tai Shan plateau. Inside is an effigy of the Jade Emperor, who…

3. Azure Clouds Temple

0.18 MILES

The sublimely perched Azure Clouds Temple is dedicated to Bixia. The iron tiling of the temple buildings is intended to prevent damage by strong winds,…

4. Qingdi Palace

0.19 MILES

This Taoist Qingdi Palace can be found right before you reach the fog- and cloud-swathed mountain summit.

5. North Pointing Rock

0.2 MILES

The main sunrise vantage point is the North Pointing Rock; if you’re lucky, visibility extends over 200km to the coast.

6. Rear Rocky Recess

0.31 MILES

At the rear of Tai Shan is this quiet spot, popular for viewing pine trees and where some ruins can be found tangled in the foliage.

7. Confucius Temple

0.33 MILES

Statues of Confucius, Mencius, Zengzi and other Confucian luminaries are venerated at this high-altitude temple.

8. Path of 18 Bends

0.39 MILES

Prosaically labelled '18 Twistings' on signposts, the gruelling Path of 18 Bends is an extremely steep 400m ascent to the mountain’s false summit;…

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