Mount Tai, a popular attraction in Tai'an Shandong province, offers splendid views of nature. The mountain, one of the most popular attractions in Tai'an, was recognized as a world natural and cultural heritage site in 1987. Many tourists travel to Mount Tai to view its famous scenes of sunrise and sunset every year.

A photo taken on Sept 7 shows a breathtaking view of Mount Tai at sunrise. Many visitors choose to schedule their visits to Mount Tai such that they can witness the morning light. [Photo by Jiang Dongtao/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The rising sun turns the sky over Mount Tai red. [Photo by Jiang Dongtao/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors enjoy the sunrise scenery on Mount Tai on Sept 7. Many tourists travel to Mount Tai to view its famous scenes of sunrise and sunset every year. [Photo by Jiang Dongtao/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Clouds are seen over Mount Tai on Sep 7. [Photo by Jiang Dongtao/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A view of Mount Tai after sunrise [Photo by Jiang Dongtao/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]