Taishan district of Tai'an City lies in the middle of East China's Shandong province. It is the political, economic, scientific and technological, cultural and tourist center of the city, where Tai'an municipal Party committee and Tai'an people's municipal government are also located. The district borders Jinan, the capital of Shandong province and the hometown of Confucius - Qufu to the south. The total area of this district is 336.8 square kilometers and the total population is 633,700.

Iconic Mount Tai

Taishan district has been the place of etiquette and the gathering place for talents since the ancient time. Nowadays, the science and education here is thriving and the culture is prosperous. In this district, there are 14 institutions of higher education of various kinds, among which there are six colleges and universities, 49 trade schools and more than 80 technical and specialized schools in various fields.

The foreign economic relations and trade has developed rapidly. The stable increase results from proper utilization of foreign investments. The import and export trade has gradually become active. The foreign contracted projects and labor services cooperation have increased within a large scale. Therefore, the development of foreign economy and trade cooperation has solid base and bright prospects. The amount of trade and investment attracted here every year is no less than 0.3 billion yuan.

Renowned and virtuous people gathered in Taishan district, thesince the ancient time. Merchants also met here. Therefore, local tourism developed rapidly. Besides, the district is also the place for emperors to worship the sacred Mount Tai and show off their achievements, the place for saints and personages of all dynasties to enjoy splendid natural view and express their feelings in masterpieces. The rich tourist resources attract a large number of tourists from home and abroad every year.

Taishan district, at the foot of Mount Tai, has changed from the place for emperors to stop and rest when worshipping heaven to a modern city integrating industry and commerce, finance, science and technology, culture as well as tourism. The district has both the splendid ancient culture and the magnificent modern civilization.