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| Sunrise of Mount Tai | |
Mount Tai is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an, in Shandong province, China. Mount Tai is known as the eastern mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. Mount Taishan has 112 peaks, the main one being Jade Emperor's Peak. In addition, there are many cultural elements to the site including 22 temples, 97 ruins, 819 stone tablets, and over 1000 stone inscriptions. Mount Taishan has been considered a symbol of heaven for over 3000 years and has been a destination of personal pilgrimages of the emperors for over 2000 years. Stamp featuring the Sunrise of Mount Tai.
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 1988 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage |
| Type | Postage Stamps |