The altitude of Mount Emei is relatively high, and the temperature decreases as the altitude rises. Even in summer, places like the Golden Summit are quite cool, so it is necessary to prepare a thick coat, such as a冲锋衣. In winter, you need to bring down jackets, warm gloves, hats and other cold-proof equipment.
Comfortable sports shoes or hiking boots for easy hiking.
Items
Bring sunscreen products like sunscreen, sunglasses and sun hats. Especially when climbing on sunny days, to prevent UV damage.
Prepare a hiking stick, which can help save energy and protect your knees to some extent.
Sufficient water and some high-energy and easily digestible snacks, such as chocolate, beef jerky, etc. to replenish energy.
Personal commonly used medicines, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, etc.
Transportation Guide
External Transportation
Airplane
You can first fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, and then transfer to high-speed rail or bus to Mount Emei. Chengdu Shuangliu Airport is about 150 kilometers away from Mount Emei, and Chengdu Tianfu Airport is about 200 kilometers away.
Train
You can take a bullet train or high-speed rail directly to Mount Emei Station. After getting off the station, there are various ways to get to the scenic area, such as tourist buses, taxis, etc.
Bus
Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, Chengdu East Bus Station and other stations all have buses to Mount Emei.
Internal Transportation
Scenic Area Sightseeing Bus
The whole mountain section sightseeing bus tickets can be used at multiple stations in the Mount Emei scenic area, such as Baoguo Temple, Wuxiangang, Wannian Temple, Leidongping, etc., facilitating tourists to travel back and forth between different scenic spots. The operation time of the sightseeing bus is adjusted according to the season. Generally, it starts operating around 7 am and stops around 5 6 pm.
Cableway
Golden Summit Cableway: Connects Jieyin Hall and the Golden Summit. Tourists can take the cableway to quickly reach the Golden Summit to enjoy beautiful scenery such as sea of clouds and sunrise. The operation time is roughly from around 5 6 am to around 6 pm, adjusted according to passenger flow and season.
Wannian Cableway: From near the Wannian Temple parking lot to Wannian Temple, which can save tourists’ time and energy for hiking up and down the mountain.
Scenic Spot Introduction
Baoguo Temple
Located at the foot of Mount Emei, it is the first temple of Mount Emei. The architecture is magnificent. There are many exquisite Buddha statues and cultural relics in the temple. The environment is quiet. You can feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture here.
Fuhu Temple
Not far from Baoguo Temple, it is famous for its quiet environment and unique architectural style. The surrounding area is full of tall nanmu trees, and the temple is hidden in the jungle, creating a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere.
Qingyin Pavilion
Located under Niuxin Ridge of Mount Emei, it is a secluded place where mountains and waters combine. The black and white waters converge here, forming a unique landscape. The surrounding area is shaded by green trees and has gurgling streams, like a paradise.
Wannian Temple
It has a long history. The beamless brick hall in the temple has unique architecture. There is a bronze statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva riding a six-tusked white elephant and other precious cultural relics. The surrounding environment is simple and elegant, full of Zen.
Xixiangchi (Elephant Washing Pool)
It is named because it is said that Samantabhadra Bodhisattva washed the elephant here. The altitude here is relatively high. You can watch the stars and the moon when staying here at night. With good luck, you can also see wild monkey groups. In winter, the surrounding area is often covered with ice and snow, presenting a magnificent silver-clothed scene.
Leidongping
It is an important transfer station for hiking or taking the cableway to the Golden Summit. The view here is wide and you can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. Especially in winter, the snow scenery is very charming. You can also interact with the cute and naughty monkeys of Mount Emei here, but pay attention to safety and keep an appropriate distance.
Golden Summit
It is the essence of the Mount Emei scenic spot with an altitude of 3,079 meters. Here you can enjoy spectacular natural wonders such as sea of clouds, magical Buddha’s light, gorgeous sunrise and sunset. The statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva with ten directions on the Golden Summit is tall and magnificent, looming in the sea of clouds, with a strong visual impact.
Hiking Route Recommendation
Relaxed Tour Route (Suitable for those with limited time or average physical strength)
Take the scenic area sightseeing bus directly from the Baoguo Temple tourist center to Leidongping, and then walk or take the Golden Summit cableway to the Golden Summit. This route allows you to enjoy the most essence scenery of the Golden Summit of Mount Emei in a relatively short time, but you will miss some other scenic spots along the way.
This is a relatively long route but can deeply experience the natural scenery and Buddhist culture of Mount Emei. The whole journey is about 60 kilometers and takes 2 3 days. Along the way, you can enjoy the rich changes in the vegetation landscape of Mount Emei, from the evergreen broad-leaved forest at low altitude to the coniferous forest at high altitude, etc. In temples like Wannian Temple and Xixiangchi, you can also experience the profound Buddhist cultural heritage, and finally reach the Golden Summit to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Food Recommendation
Mount Emei Special Snacks
Doufunao (Tofu Pudding)
The tofu pudding in Mount Emei is different from other places. Generally, vermicelli, peanuts, diced kohlrabi, coriander and other ingredients will be added, and then poured with thick soup. There are various flavors such as spicy and shredded chicken, with rich taste and delicious with a combination of spicy and fresh flavors.
Qiaojiao Niurou (Tilted-leg Beef)
Although it originated in Leshan, it is also very popular in Mount Emei. It mainly uses a clear soup base. The beef offal is fresh and tender, and the soup is delicious. Paired with a special dipping sauce, it has a unique flavor.
Ye’erba (Leaf-wrapped Glutinous Rice Cake)
It is made by wrapping sweet fillings like sesame paste or salty fillings like fresh meat with glutinous rice flour dough, and then wrapping it with fresh bamboo leaves and steaming it. The taste is soft and glutinous, with both sweet and salty flavors, having a strong aroma of leaves and rice.
Recommended Special Restaurants
Rongsheng Luobotang (Rongsheng Radish Soup)
The radish soup in the store is sweet and delicious, and the radish melts in your mouth. With a variety of special cooked dishes and stir-fried dishes, the dishes are rich, the taste is authentic and the price is affordable.
Laogedou Local Cuisine Restaurant
It mainly operates local farm cuisine of Mount Emei. The ingredients are fresh. Dishes like duck cooked with snow konjac and bitter bamboo shoot slices with pork are deeply loved by tourists.
Accommodation Arrangement
Near Baoguo Temple
There are a large number of hotels and homestays to choose from, with diverse accommodation conditions and relatively affordable prices. The transportation here is convenient, close to the scenic area entrance, convenient for taking the sightseeing bus into the scenic area, and the surrounding supporting facilities such as catering and shopping are also relatively complete.
Near Qingyin Pavilion
The environment is quiet, and you can fall asleep with the sound of gurgling water. There are some characteristic inns that allow tourists to closely experience the beauty of the mountains and waters of Mount Emei, but the price may be relatively higher than that near Baoguo Temple.
Golden Summit
The accommodation price is relatively high, but it is convenient to watch the sunrise, sea of clouds and other beautiful scenery. There are different grades of hotels on the Golden Summit to choose from. Some hotels have complete facilities and can provide a relatively comfortable accommodation experience, but they need to be booked in advance, especially in the peak tourist season.
Tourist Precautions
Precautions for Monkey Encounters
The monkeys in Mount Emei are wild to some extent. When passing through the monkey area, do not actively feed or provoke the monkeys, keep an appropriate distance, do not expose food, etc., and it is best to put your backpack and other items in front of you. If a monkey snatches your item, do not pull it forcefully to avoid being scratched.
Precautions in High-altitude Areas
In high-altitude areas such as the Golden Summit, altitude sickness may occur, such as headache, shortness of breath, fatigue, etc. When you first arrive at a high-altitude area, do not exercise vigorously, pay attention to rest and keep warm, and you can drink some brown sugar water appropriately to relieve discomfort. If the altitude sickness is serious, you should seek medical treatment in time or take the cableway down the mountain to a low-altitude area.
Environmental Protection Matters
During the tour, take good care of the scenic area environment, do not litter, try to put the garbage into the garbage bag you carry with you, and throw it into the trash can when there is one.
