Li Tao was a direct descendant of Li Si (李偲), Emperor Taizong of Tang's grandson who narrowly escaped death from the persecution of Empress Wu Zetian and settled in Meizhou (眉州, today's Meishan, Sichuan) in the 8th century.
Meishan |
The section from Meishan to Yakou Tunnel lies within Yushan National Park.