Doumu Palace
斗母宫
An ancient temple beside the central trail, built along a stream. It was originally a Taoist temple, later became a nunnery, and its courtyard's Three Pools and Cascades is serene and inviting.
Doumu Palace Doumu Palace sits beside the central trail between Hongmen and Zhongtianmen. Known in ancient times as Longquan Temple, it was rebuilt in the Ming dynasty to honor Doumu, the Mother of the Big Dipper. From the Qing dynasty onward it has been a nunnery, and it is the only nunnery on Mount Tai. The courtyard is set against the mountain beside a stream, and its halls are small and charming. On the east side, the Three Pools and Cascades offer a cool, pleasant spot under the trees, making it a good place to rest during a night climb or a daytime hike. The palace is included in the Mount Tai ticket. A visit takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and the turnoff to Sutra Rock Valley is just a short way north.
Opening hours
Open with the Mount Tai scenic area
Nearby sights
- Sutra Rock Valley (Jingshiyu)
- Puzhao Temple
- Red Gate & Middle Heaven Gate
- Wangmuchi Temple (Queen Mother Pool)
- Tomb of Feng Yuxiang
- Black Dragon Pool & Longevity Bridge
- Daizong Archway
- Yunbu Bridge & Five Senior Official Pine