Autumn 3-Day 2-Night In-Depth Tour of Mount Emei, Sichuan

🎒【Itinerary Overview】 Time: Autumn (Late September to Early November) Location: Leshan City, Sichuan · Mount Emei Scenic Area and Surroundings Duration: 3 days 2 nights Budget: About 1480 RMB/person (including transportation, accommodation, tickets, meals) Keywords: Colorful Forest and Red Leaves｜Golden Summit Sea of Clouds｜Ancient Temple Zen｜Leisure Hiking｜Hot Spring Healing 🗓️【Daily Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive at the foot of Mount Emei, slowly enter the mountain gate Morning: It is recommended to depart from Chengdu by early high-speed train or bus to Mount Emei High-speed train reference: Chengdu East/South Station → Emei Station (about 1.5 hours, ticket price about 54 RMB) Bus reference: Xin Nanmen Bus Station → Baoguo Temple Tourist Center, Mount Emei (about 2.5 hours, ticket price about 60 RMB) ✅ Recommended: high-speed train + bus combination to save time and effort Noon: After arrival, take the scenic area shuttle bus (full mountain pass 90 RMB) to Baoguo Temple area, check in at a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain Recommended accommodation: Artistic guesthouses near Baoguo Temple such as "Tingfengju" or "Chanxin Xiaoyuan" Cost: About 180 RMB/night (cheaper if shared in a double room) Afternoon: Stroll around Baoguo Temple + Zhongshan Park + Fuhu Temple Baoguo Temple is the largest temple on Mount Emei, bustling with incense but not noisy. Autumn sunlight shines on the ginkgo leaves, creating dappled light, perfect for quiet meditation. Outside Fuhu Temple, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees turn yellow, full of Zen atmosphere. Dinner: Taste local specialty "Emei Tofu Flower Rice" + stir-fried wild vegetables with cured meat Recommended small restaurants: "Shanweizhai" or "Old Street Canteen," satisfying meals for about 30 RMB per person 🌙 Daily expense subtotal: Transportation 110 + Shuttle bus 90 + Accommodation 180 + Meals 60 = 440 RMB Day 2: Hike from Qingyin Pavilion—Hongchunping—Xianfeng Temple, overnight at Leidongping Breakfast: Simple meal provided by guesthouse (porridge, steamed buns, pickles), or street soy milk and fried dough sticks (10 RMB) Morning: Take the shuttle bus to Wuxiangang, start the essence hiking section in the central mountain area Route: Wuxiangang → Qingyin Pavilion (picturesque Double Bridge and Clear Sound) → Yixiantian → Heilongjiang Plank Road → Hongchunping About 6 km in total, takes 3 hours, ancient trees tower along the way, streams murmur, autumn colors deepen Lunch: Vegetarian meal at Hongchunping Vegetarian Hall (recommended Arhat vegetables, tofu balls), about 25 RMB per person Afternoon continue: Hongchunping → Jiulaodong → Xianfeng Temple (about 3 km) Xianfeng Temple is hidden deep in the mountains, red walls and dark tiles nestled among colorful forests, suitable for a brief visit and rest Evening: Walk to Jiulinggang, transfer to shuttle bus directly to Leidongping (winter ski resort, quiet and ethereal in autumn) Check in at Leidongping inn (recommended "Yunqi Cottage" or "Xueya Residence") Cost: Standard room about 260 RMB/night (slightly higher in peak season, book early for discounts) Night: Look up at the starry sky, listen to the wind through the forest. If you have energy, walk half an hour to Jieyin Hall to prepare for the next day's ascent to the Golden Summit 🌙 Daily expense subtotal: Breakfast 10 + Lunch 25 + Accommodation 260 + Shuttle bus extra ticket 30 = 325 RMB (Hiking mainly, saving cable car fees) Day 3: Pilgrimage to the Golden Summit and return to Chengdu Early morning: Walk about 1.5 hours from Leidongping to Jieyin Hall, take the round-trip cable car to the Golden Summit (one way 80 RMB, round trip 120 RMB) If on a tight budget, you can also hike up and down entirely on foot (about 3 hours, challenging but free) Golden Summit moments: Watch the sunrise break through the clouds, gaze at Gongga Snow Mountain in the distance; overlook the vast sea of clouds rolling; worship the Ten Directions Samantabhadra Statue. Autumn at the Golden Summit features clear blue skies, colorful forests like brocade, every shot is a masterpiece. Descent: Return the same way to Leidongping, take the shuttle bus back to Wuxiangang, then transfer to Baoguo Temple Tourist Center Lunch: At the foot of the mountain, enjoy a bowl of authentic "Qiaojiao Beef," fresh and delicious soup (about 35 RMB per person) Return: Take the afternoon high-speed train back to Chengdu (recommended after 3:00 PM) You can stop at Leshan Station on the way to visit the Leshan Giant Buddha (not included in this budget, can be arranged separately) 🌞 Daily expense subtotal: Cable car 120 + Lunch 35 + Return train 54 + Shuttle bus 40 = 249 RMB 💰【Total Budget Details】(per person) Item Cost (RMB) ------------------ ----------- Round-trip high-speed train 108 Scenic area shuttle bus full ticket 90 Accommodation (2 nights) 440 Meals (6 main meals, 2 breakfasts) 200 Golden Summit cable car round trip 120 Tickets (Mount Emei entrance) 160 (off-season price) Emergency miscellaneous 62 Total ≈1480 RMB ✅ Tip: Student ID, teacher qualification certificates, etc. can enjoy half-price ticket discounts, actual expenses may be lower! 🍁【Autumn Travel Tips】 Best time to enjoy autumn colors: Mid-October to early November, red leaves begin to dye the mid-low mountain areas, high mountain areas are shrouded in mist, with distinct layers. Clothing guide: About 18°C during the day at the foot of the mountain, only 5°C~8°C at the summit, be sure to bring a windbreaker, fleece, and warm hat. Monkey prevention: Fruit ripens in autumn, monkeys are active, do not walk holding food, keep backpack zippers closed. Environmental protection initiative: Bring your own water cup and trash bag, respect nature and sacred spaces, travel light and return with a clear mind. Off-peak suggestion: Avoid the National Day peak, choose weekdays to enter the mountain for a quieter and freer experience. 📸【Photography Highlights Recommended】 Qingyin Pavilion "Double Bridge Clear Sound" reflecting autumn forest Golden afternoon light and shadow at Hongchunping Red walls and fallen leaves at Xianfeng Temple Ten Directions Samantabhadra Statue in the sea of clouds at the Golden Summit Morning mist on the autumn forest path at Leidongping 🧘‍♀️【In Conclusion】 Autumn at Mount Emei is not just about the scenery, but about the heart. When you step over the thousand stone steps, pass through the thousand-year-old ancient temples, and see a falling maple leaf at an unexpected corner, at that moment, you will understand: travel is not escaping life, but hearing your heartbeat again. This 1500 RMB autumn retreat is worth putting down the noise and stepping into the breath of a mountain.