Quote Originally Posted by ZMC888 View Post
Some local knowledge is pretty useful for those mountains. Taishan for example is hectic and horrific around the many places to ascend in Taian (south side), but if you go around to the opposite side (north side) the nature is much nicer and much quieter, although you might miss out on some of the cultural buildings.
Great to know, I'll put that in my notes. Thanks for the tip.