Zen-style Mount Emei Must-Know Guide

Transportation •High-speed train: Depart from Chengdu East Station or South Station, get off at "Emeishan Station" (1-1.5 hours ride). Take the scenic area shuttle or taxi directly to Baoguo Temple Tourist Center upon arrival. •Self-drive: Navigate to "Huangwan Tourist Center of Mount Emei Scenic Area". Parking fee is ¥20/day. Beware of roadside "free parking" solicitations. Ticket Information •Entrance ticket: ¥160/person. Book 1 day in advance via "Smart Tour Emei" mini-program (enter with ID card). •Sightseeing bus: Round-trip ¥90. Recommended to purchase in advance via mini-program. •Cable car: Golden Summit upward ¥65, downward ¥55; Wannian upward ¥65, downward ¥45. Also available for advance booking. Classic Itineraries •One-day express: Morning - Take bus from Baoguo Temple to Leidongping, walk to Jieyin Temple, then cable car to Golden Summit for views. Lunch near Leidongping. Afternoon - Visit Ecological Monkey Area before returning to Baoguo Temple commercial street. •Two-day in-depth: Day 1 - Visit Baoguo Temple & Fuhu Temple, lunch near Qingyin Pavilion, afternoon stroll at Qingyin Pavilion → Ecological Monkey Area → Wannian cable car to Wannian Temple. Evening - Stay at hot spring hotel. Day 2 - Early morning bus to Leidongping → cable car for sunrise → explore Golden Summit → Wanfo Summit sightseeing train → descend by cable car & bus after lunch. Accommodation Recommendations •Golden Summit Hotel: Prime sunrise/sunset views but pricey (book early). •Leidongping Villa: Affordable with convenient cable car access. •Emei Mountain Blue Horizon Hotel: Luxury foothill resort with hot springs and full facilities. Tips •Changeable mountain weather - check forecast, bring raincoat/warm layers (down jackets available for rent). •Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Don't feed monkeys - secure food/valuables to avoid provoking them. •Purchase all tickets via "Smart Tour Emei" mini-program for convenience and real-time crowd monitoring.