Conquer Mount Emei in One Day! The Ultimate Guide is Here

Who understands the joy of special forces-style travel! You can explore Mount Emei in just one day 🏔 Stayed up late to put together this nanny-level guide, no pitfalls throughout, just follow it and easily get everything done!

⏰ Itinerary:

🌅 Morning:

1️⃣ Take the direct shuttle bus from the high-speed rail station to the scenic area (10 RMB/person), 15 minutes straight to the Baoguo Temple entrance.

2️⃣ Tickets 160 RMB (book in advance) + 90 RMB for the all-mountain sightseeing bus, super convenient to enter with your ID card~

3️⃣ Take the bus to Qingyin Pavilion (about 40 minutes), check in at "Double Bridge Qingyin," the lake and mountain scenery is super healing!

4️⃣ Walk to Yixiantian, the canyon plank road is stunning, if you encounter monkeys remember to keep your distance 🐒

5️⃣ Visit the ecological monkey area, do not feed or tease, safety first!

🍱 Noon:

Dine at Qingyin Pavilion Vegetarian Restaurant, vegetarian noodles 15 RMB, Luohan vegetarian dish 28 RMB, light and filling~

🌄 Afternoon:

6️⃣ Take the bus to Wannian Parking Lot, cable car round trip 120 RMB to Wannian Temple, save energy and enjoy the panoramic view!

7️⃣ Visit the Song Dynasty beamless brick hall and the Samantabhadra bronze statue, feel the solemnity of this thousand-year-old temple.

8️⃣ Take the bus to Jieyin Hall, transfer to the Golden Summit cableway (round trip 120 RMB), 5 minutes straight to the summit!

9️⃣ Check in at the Golden Summit with the 48-meter Ten Directions Samantabhadra statue, whether you encounter the sea of clouds and Buddha’s light depends on fate ✨

🔟 After descending by cable car, take the scenic area bus back, ending a perfect day!

🍜 Food Recommendations:

📍 Niumantang Local Cuisine Restaurant · Qiaojiao Beef (Emei Branch)

Qiaojiao beef is freshly boiled and eaten on the spot, the meat is springy and the broth is fresh and sweet, the sweet-skinned duck is crispy on the outside and tender inside, pickled pepper bullfrog and Linjiang eel strips are also amazing! Convenient near the scenic area with no risk of disappointment~

🎒 Essentials Checklist:

✅ Thermos + chocolate (energy anytime)

✅ Sun hat + sunglasses (strong UV rays)

✅ Raincoat (weather changes frequently)

✅ Non-slip sports shoes (over 12,000 steps walking)

✅ Thin down jacket (Golden Summit often below 10℃)