Emei Mountain Travel Guide
Jinding · Baoguo Temple · Wannian Temple · Monkey Area
Mount Emei is the practice site of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China: the Golden Summit with the Samantabhadra statues facing all directions, Baoguo Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, and the ecological monkey area. It takes two to three days to visit, and it is often combined with Leshan Giant Buddha for a 3-4 day trip.
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Destination Details
Mount Emei has an elevation difference of 2,600 meters from the foot of the mountain to the Golden Summit, allowing one to traverse from subtropical zones to alpine tundra in a single day. It is the most popular of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China and the only mountain that combines the experiences of "temples, monkeys, and seas of clouds" along the same hiking trail.
Main Highlights
Golden Summit
At an altitude of 3,079 meters, the Samantabhadra statue reaches 48 meters in height and offers a clear view of Gongga Mountain on sunny days.
Wannian Temple
Built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it houses a bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding an elephant, cast in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Qingyin Pavilion
Where the Heishui and Baishui Rivers converge; it is the most serene section of Mount Emei.
Ecological Monkey Area
The habitat of Tibetan macaques, where visitors need to keep their food and backpacks secure.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Carved into the cliff of Lingyun Mountain during the Tang Dynasty, it stands 71 meters tall and is the tallest stone-carved seated Maitreya Buddha in the world.
Recommended Stay and Route
- Recommended stay: 2—3 days.
- Connecting with other destinations in the area makes the trip more efficient. You can refer to the "Extended Routes" and "Province" sections below.
Local Tips
- To view the sunrise at the Golden Summit, overnight stays on the mountain are required. Standard rooms in peak season should be booked one month in advance.
- Do not carry plastic bags in the monkey area, and do not take food out in front of the monkeys.
- When combining the trip with the Leshan Giant Buddha, it is recommended to enter via Emei and exit via Leshan to avoid backtracking.
Province
This entry belongs to Sichuan (3 ready-made routes available). You can compare all routes in this province on the province page.