3 Days 2 Nights Emei Mountain Trip from Chengdu｜Pure Play Tested with Full Gains of Sea of Clouds and Zen Atmosphere

Just back from Emei Mountain, I’ve put together this "lazy-friendly" itinerary! High-speed train direct from Chengdu, easy and unhurried throughout the trip, and I was lucky to encounter the rolling sea of clouds ☁️～ Sharing it with you who want a short escape from the city and a peaceful view of the scenery! 🚗 Travel Tips to Save Time and Worry → High-speed train: Chengdu East Station → Emei Mountain Station, about 1 hour ride, then a 15-minute taxi to the scenic area entrance (fare about 20 RMB) → Scenic area shuttle bus: Baoguo Temple → Leidongping, about 2 hours, ticket price 90 RMB/person (round-trip tickets recommended to save energy for hiking and sightseeing) 🗺️ How to Spend Three Days Immersed Without Missing Out Day 1: Chengdu → Emei Mountain → Baoguo Temple (quiet prayer) → Qingyin Pavilion (listen to the babbling creek) → Ecological Monkey Area (encounter the “King of the Mountain,” be careful interacting) → Stay near Qingyin Pavilion (the mountain night is very healing) Day 2: Qingyin Pavilion → Take the cable car up to the Golden Summit (sea of clouds hits you, instantly breathtaking!) → Leidongping (stay overnight, watch the sunrise in the morning) Day 3: Leidongping → Wannian Temple (ancient and serene) → Leisurely return to Chengdu 🍜 Foodie Notes: Authentic Flavors at the Foot of the Mountain ✔️ Tofu pudding: At the scenic area entrance “Feng San Niang,” with crispy pork and vermicelli, rich and warming～ ✔️ Foot-soaking beef: After descending, visit an old city restaurant, fresh broth, tender beef, a bite to revive you! ✔️ Ye’er Ba: Roadside stall with brown sugar filling, sticky but not toothy, best eaten hot for ultimate satisfaction! 💡 Tested Tips to Help You Avoid Pitfalls ❶ No need to buy incense and candles on the mountain, 10 RMB for a big pack at Baoguo Temple entrance, sincerity is enough ❷ The Golden Summit is windy and cold, just bring a windproof jacket, renting a coat is a bit cumbersome ❸ The “locals” in the monkey area are a bit fierce, don’t carry bags in your hands, just smile and walk by～ 🌟 This itinerary has just the right pace, letting you savor both the mountain scenery and culture. The clouds, temples, flavors, and Zen of Emei all unfold slowly over three days～ If you’re also starting from Chengdu, why not try this route, quietly watching the clouds roll by and feeling your heart lighten.