Abstract: The scroll Climbing Yangtai is the only surviving calligraphy work of Li Bai, but little research has been done regarding the time and place of its creation. Analysis of historical records about Li Bai's life, poems and chronicles suggests that it can date back to a certain 18th day in a spring month of the 13th year during the reign of Emperor Kaiyuan, or 723 A.D., when he visited the Yangtai Mountain in Wushan County. Charged with strong emotions, the poet wrote the lines to describe the imposing scenery of the Wushan Mountain to express his admiration for the great nature.

Key words: Climbing Yangtai, Li Bai, the 13th year during the reign of Emperor Kaiyuan, Yangtai Mountain