The spectacular vistas seen at sunrise and sunset on Mount Tai attract many tourists every year.

Mount Tai is a popular scenic spot in Tai'an, Shandong province and is known for its wealth of culture and history. It became a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site in 1987.

A splendid sunset view from Mount Tai in Tai'an, Shandong province [Photo by Sun Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Sunrise and sunset on Mount Tai, with its stunning vistas, attract many tourists every year. [Photo by Sun Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Flush with the glow of sunset, Mount Tai is seen at its most magnificent. [Photo by Sun Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jade Emperor Summit, the highest point on Mount Tai, at sunset [Photo by Sun Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The glow of the setting sun turns the sky red on Mount Tai. [Photo by Sun Jian/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]