Tiger Mountain Park

Tiger Mountain Park

Located north of the Queen Mother’s Temple, Tiger Mountain Park was originally called Little Penglai. With its deep valleys and beautiful scenery, the area saw the construction of the Tiger Mountain Reservoir in 1956, forming a flat lake at the foot of the mountain. In 1960, the Twin-Beam Stele Pavilion was built on the western shore of the lake. To the east of the lake lies Tiger Mountain, named after the legend that Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty once shot a tiger here.

Qing dynasty scholar Zhao Guolin wrote in his diary "Clouds and Moon Inkstone Studio Journal": “On the first day of the third lunar month in the thirteenth year of Qianlong’s reign, the Emperor went to Mount Tai and hunted a tiger in front of the Eastern Eye Sight Hall.” The hilltop originally had the Eye Sight Hall, dedicated to the Goddess of Eye Sight, which was destroyed during the Republic of China era. Construction began in 1988, and the park was completed and opened to the public in 1989, built around the lake as the center of Tiger Mountain Park. To the southwest of the lake is a children’s amusement park featuring stone-carved zodiac animals; to the north is a swimming pool separated by a corridor; to the east is the zoo. At the hilltop stands a tall pavilion opposite the Grooming Pavilion in the northwest, while the Look-at-the-Mountains Pavilion in the northeast corner faces the Mandarin Duck Pavilion in the southwest. The shimmering lake and mountain views complement the pavilions and towers, enchanting all visitors.

The children’s play area features rides such as inertia cars, overhead rides, bumper cars, roller skating, spaceships, a zodiac carousel, fighter jets, and more, ensuring endless fun for kids. The southern valley of Tiger Mountain Park is called Lantern Stand Hollow, where the ancient Chang Le Lecture Temple is hidden. It is one of the major temples in the city area, originally built during the Qing Daoguang era but destroyed during the “[cultural revolution]” period. After being rebuilt in 1990 with donations from devoted worshippers, the Mahavira Hall and meditation rooms have been completely renovated. Behind the temple lies the Qingxin Spring, known for its crystal-clear water. Heading southwest from Tiger Mountain Park toward Aodi Yang Village, you’ll come across Qianxi Stream. Following the stream upstream leads you into the West Mountain Gorge. This area is shaded by lush trees and boasts clear streams, along with a rocky scenic zone featuring a swimming pool, waterfalls, log cabins, and pavilions along the creek. There is also the ancient site known as “Eighteen Levels,” named for the eighteen terraced rapids formed as the stream winds down the mountain. On both the north and south sides of the stream stand Lion Rocks, resembling two lions facing each other, with the Flying Water Rock above sending droplets splashing like pearls, and a waterfall curtain below, with the pool water beneath being crystal clear. The foothills are covered with green bamboo, fir trees, and vast peach orchards, attracting a constant stream of visitors.

Covering an area of 60 acres, Tiger Mountain Park includes the Queen Mother’s Pool and the Tiger Mountain Reservoir. New additions include a swimming pool, corridors, the Tiger Mountain Pavilion and corridor, the Look-at-the-Mountains Pavilion, the Peony Pavilion, as well as attractions such as a children’s playground and a zoo. Nestled against the mountain and adjacent to the city, the park features green hills, clear waters, and harmonious pavilions, bridges, corridors, and towers, creating a beautiful scene. It is a popular summer retreat for residents and tourists in Tai’an. Take bus route 3 to get there. Featured as a park nestled against the mountain and city, with green hills, clear waters, and matching pavilions, bridges, corridors, and towers.