1. Overview of Mount Emei
Emei Shan is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in southwestern China, located in Sichuan Province. Mount Emei, 3099 meters above sea level, is the highest of China’s four famous Buddhist peaks, including Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua and Mount Putuo. Mount Emei has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, renowned not only for its magnificent natural scenery but also as an important pilgrimage site with numerous ancient Buddhist temples.
Mount Emei attracts tourists with its primitive and mysterious beauty, challenging hiking routes, and sacred spiritual atmosphere. For those who love nature and culture, the journey to conquer the summit of Mount Emei is an excellent opportunity to enjoy tranquility, listen to the sound of pine forests, the flowing streams, and explore ancient temples. Especially when climbing to the highest peak of Mount Emei – Jinding, tourists can enjoy magnificent scenery and rare natural phenomena such as Buddha light.
2. Famous tourist attractions of Mount Emei in China
2.1 Golden Summit
Located at an altitude of over 3000 meters, Jinding is the highest peak of Mount Emei and the most anticipated destination for all tourists. After arriving at the Golden Summit, tourists can enjoy the sparkling four sided Buddha statues as well as the Golden Temple, Silver Temple, and Copper Temple. From the Golden Summit, tourists can overlook the magnificent sea of clouds and the spectacular panoramic sunrise around them.
From a high altitude, the layered mountains and sea of clouds together form a magnificent landscape – this is a gift for tourists who have successfully climbed Mount Emei.
If given the opportunity, tourists can also witness a very special phenomenon of “Buddha Light”, which is a magical halo that reflects around the shadow of the Buddha statue on the mountaintop, making it a sacred pilgrimage site.
22000 Buddha Peak
Wanfo Peak is located in the northern part of Mount Emei and is one of the second highest peaks in this mountain range. This place is known as the “Top of Ten Thousand Buddhas” because thousands of exquisitely carved Buddha statues are carved into rock walls and caves. This landscape makes tourists feel like they are in a fairyland, blending nature and spirit.
23000 year old temple
Wannian Temple is the oldest temple on Mount Emei, with a history of over 1600 years. This temple was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty to commemorate the war god Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. The characteristic of Wannian Temple is the statue of Samantabhadra riding on the largest bronze elephant in Asia. Wannian Temple has architectural features from the Song Dynasty, full of antiquity and solemnity.
The road leading to the temple is composed of ancient moss stone steps, and visitors will feel relaxed and calm when passing through here.
2.4 Baoguo Temple
Baoguo Temple is located at the foot of Mount Emei and is the starting point for most hiking trips. The temple boasts exquisite architecture and beautiful scenery, surrounded by dense trees and murmuring streams. When visiting Baoguo Temple, tourists can rest and pray for safety before starting the climb.
2.5 Qingyin Creek
Qingyin Creek is a famous resting place on Mount Emei, located in a peaceful natural landscape with lush green pine forests and clear streams. Qingyin Creek, with its peaceful atmosphere and magnificent panoramic mountain scenery, brings a relaxed and peaceful feeling to tourists, helping them recover their energy before continuing to conquer the peaks of Mount Emei.
2.6 Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Although not directly located on Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is a famous scenic spot that cannot be missed when traveling in Mount Emei in China. This 71 meter tall giant Buddha statue is carved on a cliff by the Minjiang River and is the largest stone carved Buddha statue in the world. From Mount Emei, tourists can easily travel to Leshan and appreciate this magnificent miracle.
Buddha statues are regarded as symbols of compassion and peace, attracting millions of Chinese tourists to visit and worship.
3. Interesting tourism activities in Mount Emei
3.1 Visiting the Emei Mountain Monkey Group
A unique experience while traveling on Mount Emei is meeting wild monkeys living in the nature reserve on the mountain. The monkeys here are quite friendly to tourists, but one still needs to be careful not to be robbed or disturbed by them.
3.2 Appreciating the phenomenon of Buddha’s light
The Buddha’s Light phenomenon is a rare optical phenomenon that usually occurs at the Golden Summit of Mount Emei. When sunlight passes through thick clouds, a colorful halo forms around the figure standing on the mountaintop, resembling the halo of the Buddha. Many tourists and Buddhists believe that this is a good omen, bringing peace and luck.
3.3 Overlooking China from a High Altitude
After conquering the Golden Summit, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the beautiful land of Sichuan from a high place. The scene of floating white clouds, continuous mountains, and ancient temples intertwined will leave a deep impression on every tourist who comes here.
4. Precautions for traveling to Mount Emei in China
Weather: The climate on Mount Emei is constantly changing, so it is important to pay attention to the temperature before starting the visit. Please prepare warm clothing, especially in winter. The best time to visit is in spring and autumn, with cool weather and pleasant scenery.
Health preparation: Climbing Mount Emei requires good physical strength and endurance, especially if you plan to hike to the top of the Golden Summit. It is recommended to engage in physical exercise before the journey and bring water and light food to replenish energy.
Protecting nature: Mount Emei is a nature reserve, so tourists need to comply with environmental protection regulations, not litter, and minimize interaction with wildlife.
5. Transportation Guide to Mount Emei
5.1 Going to China
From Vietnam, you can take Vietnam Airlines to China, arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Sichuan), and then continue on to Mount Emei. Currently, flights from Vietnam Airlines to China only start at 890000 Vietnamese dong. In addition, you can also “hunt” for free air tickets during the prime time of 12-14 pm every day, don’t miss it!
5.2 Go to Mount Emei
From Chengdu, you can take a train or bus to Mount Emei, which takes about 2-3 hours. In addition, you can also choose to take the cable car to save time and energy on mountain climbing. Riding the cable car not only allows you to enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Emei, but also a fun experience.
