Hiking in the Mountains Encountering Monkey Troops

Title: Explore Mount Emei for 3 Days and 2 Nights with 6000 RMB! Stay in a Zen Room at the Golden Summit + Watch the Sea of Clouds and Buddha’s Light, Avoid Pitfalls, and Capture Stunning Fantasy Shots!

Want to see the millennium-old temple of the “Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s sacred site,” the rolling sea of clouds, and wild monkey troops? Worried about the climb or overspending? Don’t worry! As an experienced travel blogger, I just returned from Mount Emei with a tested itinerary customized for you: 1980 RMB per person, easy and effortless, full of photo-worthy moments for 3 days and 2 nights — cable car rides up and down + stay in a boutique mid-mountain guesthouse + early morning climb to the Golden Summit for sunrise, all within a 6000 RMB budget!

📅 Trip Overview: 3 days 2 nights | Total budget: 5940 RMB (3 people, only 1980 RMB per person)

📍 Destination: Leshan, Sichuan · Mount Emei Scenic Area
🚄 Transportation: High-speed train + scenic area shuttle bus
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Boutique guesthouse near Baoguo Temple + Golden Summit Smart Hotel
⛰️ Core Experiences: Hiking to Qingyin Pavilion, interacting with monkeys, exploring Wannian Temple, sunrise at the Golden Summit sea of clouds, stargazing at Shesheng Cliff

🌄 Day 1: Arrive in Leshan → Visit Baoguo Temple → Stay at a hot spring guesthouse at the mountain foot

✅ Morning: Take the high-speed train directly, easy access to the mountain
Recommended to take the high-speed train to [Emeishan Station] (e.g., Chengdu East → Emeishan, 1 hour, second class seat ¥54/person)
After exiting, take a taxi to [Baoguo Temple Visitor Center] about ¥30

✅ Noon: Take the scenic area shuttle bus up the mountain and start a slow-paced journey
Buy the full mountain sightseeing bus ticket ¥90 (multiple transfers allowed, highly recommended!)
First stop: Baoguo Temple (ticket included in the big ticket)
Pray and make wishes, listen to the morning bell and evening drum, check in at one of the filming locations of "Journey to the West"

✅ Afternoon: Light hiking → Fuhu Temple → Leiyin Temple → Chunyang Hall
Walk along the shaded trail, the air is so fresh it feels like lung cleansing
Encounter a few monkeys along the way, remember not to feed them, avoid eye contact, and keep food out of sight in your backpack

✅ Evening: Stay at the mountain foot [Zen·Hidden Residence Guesthouse]
Twin room ¥460/night, with courtyard tea room + free hot spring pool!
Dinner recommendation “Mountain People’s Home”: cured pork rib soup ¥68, stir-fried wild vegetables ¥28, spicy chicken pot ¥30 (mildly spicy and authentic)

📌 Today’s expenses (3 people):
High-speed train round trip × 2 × 3 = ¥324
Sightseeing bus tickets × 3 = ¥270
Accommodation = ¥460
Food and miscellaneous = ¥300
👉 Subtotal: ¥1354

☁️ Day 2: Deep into the core scenic area → Qingyin Pavilion → Wannian Temple → Stay at the foot of the Golden Summit

✅ Early morning: Take the sightseeing bus to Wuxiangang → hike to Qingyin Pavilion “Double Bridge Clear Sound”
Known as the “Mount Emei Watercolor Gallery,” streams flow under the bridges, resembling the bamboo forest scene from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
Check-in spots: One-line Sky, ecological monkey area (monkeys in groups, be careful when taking photos!)

✅ Noon: Take the cable car up to Wannian Temple to explore the millennium-old bronze statue
Wuxiangang → Wannian Temple cable car one-way ¥65 (a must to save energy)
Inside Wannian Temple is the Song Dynasty bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding an elephant, very popular for incense offerings, perfect for quiet wishes

✅ Afternoon: Continue by bus to Jieyin Hall → take the cable car up to the Golden Summit
Jieyin Hall → Golden Summit cable car one-way ¥65 (altitude rises sharply, avoid altitude sickness)
Arrive at the [Golden Summit] (altitude 3077 meters), check in at the three major wonders:
✅ Samantabhadra Statue (48 meters tall golden figure)
✅ Rolling sea of clouds (80% chance to see on clear days)
✅ Buddha’s light appearance (halo sometimes appears when facing away from the sun, a must-capture for good luck!)

✅ Evening: Stay at [Golden Summit Hotel] or [Holiday Inn Express] standard room
Room price ¥780/night (book early in peak season! Includes heating, hot water, oxygen supply system)
Dinner is light: vegetarian set meal ¥45/person, mountain top prices are reasonable

📌 Today’s expenses (3 people):
Cable cars × 2 × 3 = ¥390
Accommodation = ¥780
Food + snacks = ¥240
👉 Subtotal: ¥1410

🌅 Day 3: Watch sunrise at the Golden Summit → Return to Leshan → Visit the Giant Buddha or head home

✅ 5:30 AM: Rush to Shesheng Cliff to wait for the sea of clouds sunrise!
Check sunrise time in advance (official WeChat “Emeishan Shitu Tourism” updates daily)
Sunrise direction: east with no obstructions (best spot on the east side of the Golden Summit platform)
When the first ray of sunlight pierces through the clouds and shines on the Samantabhadra statue, the whole crowd falls silent and applauds!

✅ Morning: Capture photos of the ancient temples in the morning mist
Soft light is perfect for panoramic shots of the Golden Summit, monks’ morning prayers, birds flying past cliffs
You can briefly visit Huazang Temple (free admission)

✅ Noon: Return the same way to the mountain foot and end the trip
Take cable car + sightseeing bus back to Baoguo Temple, pick up luggage
Optional add-ons (choose one):
🔹 Option A: Visit Leshan Giant Buddha (cultural lovers’ first choice)
Taxi to Leshan city ¥80, Giant Buddha scenic area ticket ¥80, walk the plank road to see the full statue
Lunch: Qiaojiao beef ¥40/person, afternoon high-speed train back

🔹 Option B: Head straight home
Taxi from Baoguo Temple to Emeishan Station ¥30, take high-speed train away

📌 Today’s expenses (based on Option B):
Return transportation + food = ¥300
👉 Subtotal: ¥300

💰 Total cost breakdown (3 people combined):

Item Cost
------ ------
High-speed train round trip ¥324
Scenic area sightseeing bus ¥270
Cable cars (twice) ¥390
Tickets (including Baoguo Temple etc.) ¥550 (¥185×3)
Accommodation (2 nights) ¥460 + ¥780 = ¥1240
Food + miscellaneous ¥300 + ¥240 + ¥300 = ¥840
Local transport + souvenirs ¥200
Total ¥5940 RMB ✅

👉 Only 1980 RMB per person! Cheaper than one night in Sanya, yet you get the whole Buddhist fairyland!

📌 Blogger’s Pitfall Avoidance Tips:
🚫 Don’t wear slippers or high heels! Mountain paths are slippery, wear non-slip sports shoes
🚫 The summit is windy with big temperature differences! Warm during the day ≠ not cold in early morning/evening, bring down jacket + scarf
🚫 Monkeys will snatch bags! Hide food inside pockets, carry backpack on chest, don’t provoke the monkey king
✅ Best seasons: April-May (azaleas bloom) / September-October (clear autumn skies) / December-January (snow and Buddha’s light together)

✨ Final thoughts:
Mount Emei is not just a “mountain climb,” it’s a journey of body and mind purification.
When you stand on the Golden Summit, watching the sea of clouds surge and hearing the chanting fade away, you will understand—
Some landscapes are meant to be measured by footsteps and nourished by the heart.

Follow me, next stop is a 7-day pilgrimage to Seda Buddhist Academy, diving into a sea of red faith! 🪷🔥

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