Daizong Archway
岱宗坊
The stone archway at the start of the Mount Tai pilgrimage path, located between Dai Temple and Hongmen. It is the first stop on the way to "Climbing Mount Tai."
Daizong Archway Daizong Archway is the first stone arch on the ancient imperial road of the central climbing route. It was built in the Ming dynasty and restored during the Yongzheng reign of the Qing. The archway has four pillars and three gates, with the characters "Daizong Archway" carved at its center. Walk about 1 kilometer north from the north gate of Dai Temple along Hongmen Road, and you arrive here. Passing through the archway toward the north takes you to First Heavenly Gate and Hongmen, and many hikers take their first photos here before setting off. The archway stands on a city road, is open all day, and is free. A visit takes about 10 minutes, and you can walk between it, Dai Temple, and Wangmuchi Temple.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dai Temple
- Wangmuchi Temple (Queen Mother Pool)
- Red Gate & Middle Heaven Gate
- Puzhao Temple
- Doumu Palace
- Tomb of Feng Yuxiang
- Sutra Rock Valley (Jingshiyu)
- Black Dragon Pool & Longevity Bridge