Golden Summit Route (Jinding):

#cityplaybook Mount Emei (峨眉山) Duration: 1–3 days Distance: Up to 60 km depending on the route Elevation: Up to 3,099 m Routes: Golden Summit Route (Jinding): Start at Baoguo Temple, pass through Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, and Leidongping before reaching the summit. Challenging ascent with 5,000+ stone steps, takes about 2–3 days if walking entire route. Cable Car Option: Take a bus to Leidongping and a cable car to Jinding for a shorter experience (~1 hour walk). Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Site Buddhist temples, monkeys, and misty forests Sunrise over the sea of clouds from Golden Summit Best Time to Visit: March to November#chengdu