Cloud Wonderland Hiking Guide

3-Day Healing Trip to Mount Emei ☁️ Who understands the joy of reaching the summit to see the sea of clouds!

Finally checked in at this famous Buddhist mountain. The cloud wonderland of Mount Emei in Sichuan is truly healing! Three days of travel is not rushed at all, highly recommended for those who want to relax their body and mind～

Day 1:
📍Baoguo Temple | The first stop with bustling incense
Recommended to arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds
Ticket price is 8 RMB, you can hire a guide to better understand Buddhist culture
Nearby is "Baoguo Temple Vegetarian Restaurant," highly recommended, a 10-year-old establishment

📍Fuhu Temple | A tranquil place hidden in the bamboo forest
15 minutes walk away
A 500-year-old ancient temple, perfect for photos!
Be sure to walk the bamboo path behind the temple

Day 2:
📍Qingyin Pavilion | Scenic beauty like a landscape painting
Take the sightseeing bus to Wuxiangang, then walk 20 minutes
Bring some snacks, no restaurants along the way
Must visit the Double Bridge Qingyin, stunning beyond words!

📍Wannian Temple | The oldest temple on Mount Emei
About a 1-hour hike
Be sure to try the vegetarian meal in the temple, 35 RMB per person, great value
There is a chanting ceremony at 3 PM you can watch

Day 3:
📍Golden Summit | The sea of clouds and Buddha’s light within reach
Recommended to take the cable car up (65 RMB per person)
Best to wake up at 5 AM to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds
It’s cold at the summit, remember to bring a jacket

✨Must-do list:
- Eat a bowl of hot tofu pudding at the Golden Summit (15 RMB)
- Collect souvenir stamps from each temple
- Send postcards at the mountaintop post office

🍜Food recommendations:
✔️Leshan tofu pudding (in front of Baoguo Temple)
✔️Emei Snow (local specialty drink)
✔️Stir-fried cured pork with bamboo shoots (near Wannian Temple farmhouse)

🚗Transportation Tips:
- Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station, 1.5 hours to Emei Mountain Station
- It’s recommended to buy a 2-day sightseeing bus ticket in the scenic area (90 RMB)
- Take the cable car down to protect your knees

📌Practical advice:
1. Wear comfortable, non-slip sports shoes
2. Bring sunscreen! UV rays are strong at high altitude
3. Prepare some cash, some small stalls only accept cash
4. If you want to see the sunrise, consider staying at the Golden Summit Hotel