Mount Emei: A Heavenly Realm of Cloud Seas and Buddha's Halo, A Journey of Mind and Body Healing

Here is the 2025 Mount Emei travel guide, covering transportation, tickets, routes, accommodation, and important notes to help you plan your trip with ease. --- ### **I. Transportation Guide** **1. External Transportation** - **By Air**: The nearest airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (120km), then transfer by high-speed rail (about 70 minutes) or drive (about 90 minutes) to the scenic area. - **By High-Speed Rail**: Chengdu East/South Station → Emei Mountain Station (about 1 hour), then take: - **Bus Route 12** → Baoguo Temple Station - **Free Shuttle Bus** → Huangwan Visitor Center or Baoguo Temple. - **By Long-Distance Bus**: - Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station → Mount Emei (about 2.5 hours, fare ¥42) - Leshan → Mount Emei (30 minutes, fare ¥11). **2. Transportation Within the Scenic Area** - **Sightseeing Bus**: - **Baoguo Temple/Huangwan → Leidongping** (one-way about 2 hours, round trip ¥90) - **Last Bus Time**: Peak season 16:00, Off-peak season 15:00. - **Cable Cars**: - **Golden Summit Cable Car** (Jieyin Temple → Golden Summit): Uphill ¥65, Downhill ¥55 - **Wannian Cable Car** (Wannian Parking Lot → Wannian Temple): Uphill ¥65, Downhill ¥45. --- ### **II. Ticket Information** - **Ticket Prices**: - **Peak Season (January 16-December 14)**: ¥160/person - **Off-Peak Season (December 15-January 15)**: ¥110/person. - **Discount Policy**: - Half-price for students and seniors, free for active military personnel. - **Timed Reservation**: Advance online booking required 1 day ahead during Lunar New Year and other peak seasons, daily limit of 34,000 tickets. --- ### **III. Classic Touring Routes** **1. One-Day Tour (Relaxed Version)** - **Route**: Baoguo Temple → Sightseeing Bus → Leidongping → Walk/Cable Car → Golden Summit → Return - **Highlights**: Sea of clouds, Buddha's halo, Samantabhadra statue. **2. Two-Day Tour (In-depth)** - **Day 1**: Baoguo Temple → Wannian Temple → Qingyin Pavilion → Ecological Monkey Area → Wuxian Ridge - **Day 2**: Leidongping → Golden Summit → Descent. **3. Hiking Challenge (3-4 Days)** - **Route**: Baoguo Temple → Fuhu Temple → Qingyin Pavilion → Hongchun Flat → Xixiang Pool → Leidongping → Golden Summit - **Note**: The "99 Bends" and "Sky-Piercing Slope" sections are steep, travel light recommended. --- ### **IV. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Golden Summit**: Golden Summit Hotel (¥400-600/night, convenient for sunrise viewing). - **Leidongping**: Budget accommodations (¥70-250/night). - **Temples**: Xianfeng Temple, Wannian Temple (¥50-100/night, including morning prayer experience). --- ### **V. Important Notes** 1. **Cold Weather Preparation**: Low temperatures at the summit, down jackets needed in winter, coat rental available (¥30-50). 2. **Monkey Safety Tips**: - Avoid carrying plastic bags as monkeys will grab them - Keep your distance, do not feed. 3. **Safety Reminders**: - Wear anti-slip shoes in winter when paths are icy - Night touring prohibited (no entry after 18:00). 4. **Travel Light**: Supplies are expensive on the mountain (bottled water ¥5-10), bring your own snacks. --- ### **VI. Best Travel Seasons** - **Spring (March-May)**: Rhododendron viewing - **Summer (June-August)**: Heat escape - **Autumn (September-November)**: Red leaves - **Winter (December-February)**: Skiing, snow scenery. --- ### **VII. Food Recommendations** - **Leidongping**: Potato with local chicken, tofu pudding rice - **Qingyin Pavilion**: Freshly ground tofu pudding with spicy sauce (¥5). --- ### **VIII. Practical Tips** - **Hiking Poles**: Essential (¥10/each on the mountain). - **Oxygen Bottles**: Low risk of altitude sickness, but good to have as backup. - **Free Hot Water**: Available at service points, bring a thermos. Hope this guide helps you enjoy your trip to Mount Emei!