A mountain has four seasons, ten miles of different days, how to travel to Mount Emei? Read this 3 days and 2 nights full guide

  • Number of days: 3 days
  • Time: January
  • Average cost: 2000 yuan
  • With whom: With friends
  • Tour kinds: food, photography, self-driving, humanities, free travel, hiking, weekend tours, food forest
  • Updated: 2023.02.01

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The poet Li Bai's sentence "There are many immortal mountains in Shu, and Emei is difficult to match", which has caused countless travelers to sink into the beautiful scenery of Emei Mountain for thousands of years. The world-famous Mount Emei has thousands of scenery all year round. A mountain has four seasons, and ten miles of different days. The low mountains are perennial and green, and the high mountains can see the sea of clouds, sunrise, Buddha's light, sacred lamps and other wonders. Mount Emei is a famous Buddhist mountain and the kingdom of animals and plants; There are more than 30 temples and more than 5,500 species of animals and plants on the mountain. Mount Emei is rich and diverse, and it is no wonder that Mount Emei can be ranked among the top ten famous mountains in China. How beautiful and strange Mount Emei is, you will understand once you come that those good names are worthy of their names, and there is no falsehood at all.

How to travel to Mount Emei? If you are an outdoor mountaineering enthusiast, you can choose to hike up the mountain from the foot of the mountain to challenge yourself, and only after reaching the top can you feel the joy of victory of "seeing all the mountains at a glance". If you want to come to Mount Emei for a leisurely vacation, then you might as well arrange three days and two nights like me to slowly enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mount Emei.

Mount Emei. Snow buds


Just as Huangshan has Maofeng and Lushan has clouds and mist, in the thousand-year-old cultural history of Mount Emei, the snow buds of Emei remain fragrant everywhere. Mount Emei is a place of natural and cultural heritage in the world, and it is also one of the oldest birthplaces of tea in China. Since ancient times, Emei has been the best in the world! This beautiful Mount Emei is evergreen and shaded all year round in the low mountainous area. In the sea of lush forests, there is also a neat sightseeing belt of 10,000 acres of tea plantations in Mount Emei.

This 10,000-acre tea garden is located in the low mountainous area of Mount Emei at an altitude of 800 to 1,500 meters. Due to the perennial environmental conditions of low clouds, fog, humidity and abundant rainfall in Mount Emei, the famous Emei snow buds have been born.

Standing on the observation deck of the tea garden, looking up, the scenery is beautiful, the mountains are stacked, and thousands of acres of tea trees are rippling with blue waves, vigorously rushing in the quiet mountains. And there are a large number of wild ancient tea clusters here, forming a forest tea symbiosis wonder with the vast forest. The primeval forest forms a huge barrier, making the tea garden a pure land.


Walk into the exhibition hall of Emei Snow Buds to learn about the different batches of Emei Snow Buds. It is also known here that it is precisely because of the large temperature difference between day and night in Mount Emei that the new snow buds grow during the day, close at night, and gradually grow like emerald tea leaves day after day.


Come to the second floor of the Emei Xueya Pavilion, sit by the window, and watch the wonderful tea performance. Sit around the table, cook a pot of hot tea, gather here with three or five friends, and slowly taste the clear and mellow aroma of Emei snow buds.

Mount Emei. Wannian Temple


>If you only go to Mount Emei and not to Wannian Temple, it will be a big regret on the journey. After all, Wannian Temple is the heart of Mount Emei. The ancient road here is long, the mountains are melodious, and the evening drum and morning bell comfort the soul. Mount Emei is the dojo of the Bodhisattva, and the location of the Wannian Temple happens to be the heart, so there is a saying that "the Wannian Temple is the heart of Mount Emei".

Walking into the historic Wannian Temple, the incense is faint, and devout pilgrims walk through it for pilgrimage services. This ancient temple is especially worth a visit, and the main hall of Wannian Temple, also known as the beamless brick hall. There is not a single beam, all paved with bricks, but it can stand for thousands of years. There are also niches built in the brick hall, on which various Buddha statues are placed, highlighting the grandeur of Buddhism and being a holy place for Buddha.

In Wannian Temple, there are also treasures of Mount Emei, which are the Buddha's tooth, Bayeux Sutra, and Wanli Golden Seal. These three treasures of Mount Emei are usually not open to tourists, and if you are lucky enough to see them, you are really lucky.

In the mid-mountain of Mount Emei, the aura of the mountain gave birth to the naturally beautiful Emei snow buds. A cup of Emei snow bud tea, clear and mellow, sweet aftertaste, writes the superior quality of Chinese Zen tea culture. In winter, with three or five friends, I brew tea around the stove, and slowly taste Zen tea to calm my mind, which is especially relaxing and comfortable.

Mount Emei. Qingyin Pavilion - Ecological Monkey Area


Winter visit Mount Emei, feel the beauty of Mount Emei, hike the low mountain area mountaineering trail, thousands of trees are lush, and the green beauty is in sight. The essence of Mount Emei's spiritual beauty is all in the Qingyin Pavilion, and the Shuangqiao Qingyin is a three-dimensional landscape painting.

>"The mountains and rivers have clear sounds, why bother with silk and bamboo" The Qingyin Pavilion is a quiet place. The attic is not big, but there is a unique cave. The steep terrain here and surrounded by mountains and rivers make the condescending Qingyin Pavilion show the artistic conception of "the unity of heaven and man".


Once you arrive at Qingyin Pavilion, continue on the path on your right. The mountains and waters are beautiful, and the clear sound of flowing springs is in full view.Passing through the mysterious wonder "One Line of Heaven", you will continue to the ecological monkey area of Mount Emei.


Monkeys are the mountain elves of Mount Emei, they are lively and cute, and they are endearing. In the treetops, plank roads, pavilions...... Many monkeys can often be seen gathering here. Feeding monkeys has also become an important part of the friendly interaction between monkeys and tourists.

After seeing the monkeys in the Ecological Monkey Area of Mount Emei, you need to turn back to Qingyin Pavilion and hike to Wuxian Ridge. On the way to hike, you will see a lake as emerald-like as blue, and a quaint suspension bridge connects the two sides of the river, which is particularly beautiful.

Mount Emei. Golden Dome

In the snowy Buddhist country, the Sanskrit sound is far away. A mountain has four seasons, and ten miles of different days. On the top of the mountain is the holy place of Frozen, the mountainside is shrouded in clouds and mist, and below the mountain is a lush green forest sea. This is the fantastic scenery of Sichuan Emei Mountain in winter. The golden top is the symbol of Mount Emei, and the crown of the ten views of Emei, "Golden Peak Auspicious Light", is the essence of Mount Emei. If you are lucky enough, then you can encounter four wonders at the Golden Peak, namely sunrise, sea of clouds, Buddha's light, and sacred lamp.


A winter snow whitewashed the golden top of Mount Emei. In the mysterious snowy Buddhist country, the splendid Huazang Temple looks quiet and simple. The majestic ten directions guard this fairy mountain. "The clouds embrace the snow of the half-ridge, and the flowers spit out a stream of smoke." The snow scenery of Mount Emei is the most spiritual beauty in all seasons of the year, like a dream and a dream, as beautiful as a poem and a painting.


As the saying goes, "There are fairy mountains in Shu, and Emei's appearance is hard to match." Mount Emei in winter is even more charming. Hiking the plank road, stepping on the soft snow up the steps, surrounded by silver-clad rime, snow-capped mountains, Buddhist temples, cliffs, and ice lakes...... Everywhere is a deep and beautiful scenery, which is amazing.


Pilgrimage to the golden peak of Mount Emei and pray in front of the statue of the universal sages of the ten directions. The golden dome of Mount Emei under the ice and snow is better than the palace in the sky, like a dream, beautiful and moving. Visit the splendid Huazang Temple and pray for blessings. Behind the Golden Top Ten Directions Puxian Holy Elephant, there is also a cliff wonder. The cliff suspended more than 600 meters above the air is the first giant rock seen on the entire mountain. Walking along the plank road, looking up, under the cliff are rolling mountains nearby, and in the distance is a city lined with high-rise buildings.At this moment, the clouds and mist were vast, and the golden dome of Mount Emei stood above the clouds, as if they had come to the heavenly palace, which was extremely wonderful.


Halfway up Mount Emei, there is also a ski resort surrounded by snowy forests and seas. Watch the poetry and painting of Mount Emei and the snow scenery, play in the snow field, and feel the charm of the pure fairy mountain.

Mount Emei. Leidongping Ski Resort


snowy fairy mountain, because of a snow is charming. If you can't enjoy the snow, then let skiing satisfy the love of southern people for ice and snow! In the mountains and forests of Leidongping halfway up Mount Emei, there is a snow paradise, which is the Leidongping Ski Resort of Mount Emei.

The dreamy and beautiful snow scenery and thrilling ski resorts are a happy and upgraded children's dream paradise. Walking into this alpine ski resort embedded in the forest, you can walk on the ski slopes like a gust of wind, show off your superb skiing skills, and go to play with snow rings, colorful ice slides, building snowmen, etc. Whether you can ski or not, you can find your own happiness here.

"Only Mount Emei" theater


If you missed the sea of clouds at the Golden Peak of Mount Emei, don't be sad. At the foot of Mount Emei, there is another opportunity to see the "sea of clouds". This dreamy performance in dialogue with the sea of clouds will take you to slowly taste those plain and extraordinary folk tales under Mount Emei.

"Only Mount Emei" is a live-action performance of "Drama Fantasy City" directed by Wang Chaoge. Through the three theaters of "Above the Clouds", "Under the Clouds" and "In the Clouds", the audience is immersed in it with reality and need, blank space and freehand, just like a life drama of self-discovery.

Many people have been to Mount Emei many times, but they have never seen "Only Mount Emei". Just imagine that you can actually talk to the sea of clouds after watching a performance, how can you miss such a wonderful interpretation? The three theaters of "Only Mount Emei" are close to each other, surrounded by green mountains and pastoral houses, facing the small river, carrying green mountains, and beautiful natural scenery.

With six story chapters and six performance spaces, the "Above the Clouds" theater presents a drama of life, both virtual and real, the harmony between people and nature, the great love of society, and the indescribable true love between father and son. The short 90-minute stage performance brings the audience far more than 90 minutes of insight, which is thought-provoking.


I always felt that watching performances must have national characteristics to be interesting. But after watching "Only Mount Emei" Yunshang Theater, I was moved by the performance presented by a group of ordinary workers. Some of them are nearby villagers, who walk their work identity during the day and are performers on the stage at night. They are not acting, but being themselves on the stage, presenting their stories on the stage, which is more realistic, and the scenes are blended, which makes people think deeply for a long time.


If you come to Mount Emei to play, you must not miss "Only Mount Emei". There is a story of the husband of Mount Emei, as well as the "Talking Sea of Clouds". In addition to pilgrimage and worship, you may wish to taste the unique regional cultural crystallization of Mount Emei.

At Hongzhushan Hotel, enjoy Zen cuisine


A complete trip, it is not enough to have beautiful scenery, but also to have dazzling food to make people have no regrets. Mount Emei is not only short of beautiful scenery, but also delicious food. The reputation of Emei snacks has long been famous all over the world. When you come to Mount Emei to play, you naturally have to taste it. Where can I eat Emei food at once? Then come to the Hongzhushan Hotel at the foot of Mount Emei to experience Zen food!


Follow the winding asphalt road, pass through the green path, and come to the Red Pearl Mountain Hotel in Emei Mountain, hidden under the green forest. Experience Zen mountain residence here, taste the food with Leshan characteristics, bowl chicken, Emei Mountain sausage, Emei tofu brain, card cake, etc., and you can also eat egg cakes, barbecue, seafood, desserts. On important holidays, the restaurant will also create special dishes that match the festive atmosphere.Eat delicious food and look at the quiet mountain scenery outside the window, and enjoy it. If you are traveling as a couple, you may wish to arrange the Zen food of Hongzhushan Hotel, which is extremely romantic.

Camping barbecue spree outside the hot spring center


>Who said hot springs can only be paired with wine? There is wine but no food, doesn't it seem to lack a little happiness! Barbecue, wine, and hot springs are the most relaxing arrangements after visiting Mount Emei.


On the lawn outside the hot spring center of Mount Emei, there is an outdoor camping area with camping tents. Sitting around the table with friends, facing the slight breeze, watching the roaring fire burning under the oven, putting the prepared ingredients on the baking sheet, looking at the plump meat slices, sizzling under the action of temperature, from raw to cooked, dipping the soul dry dish, putting it in your mouth, and having a drink, it's wonderful.


The twilight is dark, and the barbecue party is coming to an end. Back in the room, take a short rest, then change into a light swimsuit, come to the hot spring area of Mount Emei, take a warm bath, get rid of fatigue, and be satisfied physically and mentally.

curtain words


always have to go to Mount Emei! Take a look at the extraordinary wonders of the snowy Buddhist country, walk the "road of life" of the husband in Mount Emei, and taste the spicy and fragrant aroma of Emei food. Enjoy flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, watch colorful forests in autumn, and play in the snow in winter. Come to the Buddhist Kingdom of Immortal Mountain: Mount Emei! Throughout the year, there is always a charming landscape waiting for you.

itinerary


Day 1: Chengdu - Mount Emei - Hongzhushan Hotel - "Only Mount Emei" Theater
Day 2: Wannian Temple - Emei Xueya Company - Qingyin Pavilion - Monkey Ecological Zone - Lingxiu Hot Spring
of Mount Emei Day 3: Golden Dome of Mount Emei - Mount Emei Ski Resort - Chengdu

Practical Guide


[Mount Emei]

Tickets: Adult ticket 160 yuan

Ropeway ticket:

Peak season of the Golden Peak Ropeway: 65 yuan/person up, 55 yuan/person downhill
Golden Peak Season: 30 yuan/person up, 20 yuan/person downhill
Peak season: 65 yuan/person up, 45 yuan downhill
Wannian Ropeway off-season: 30 yuan/person up, 20 yuan/person downhill
Scenic sightseeing bus:

round-trip fare for the whole mountain section: 90 yuan (valid on the day only)

(Baoguosi Station/Huangwan Station→Leidongping Station→zero kilometer station→Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station→Baoguosi Station/Huangwan Station)

Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station round-trip fare: 70 yuan

(Wannian Temple Station/ Wuxiangang Station →Leidongping Station→ Zero Kilometer Station →Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station)

Gaoshan Section Round-trip fare: 50 yuan

(Zero Kilometer Station→ Leidongping Station → Zero Kilometer Station)

Zhongshan Section Round-trip fare: 40 yuan

(Baoguo Temple Station/Huangwan Station→ Zero Kilometer Station/Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station →Baoguosi Station/Huangwan Station)
opening hours

). May 1-October 31 06:00-17:00, November

1-April 30 07:00-16:00,

Spring Festival 06:00-16:00,

Emei Mountain Sightseeing Bus and Ropeway Delivery and Receiving Hours:

1. Baoguo Temple and Huangwan Station Receiving and Receiving Hours: Summer (May 1-October 31): Up: 06:00-17:00 Winter (November 1 - April 30 of the following year): Up: 07:00-16:00 2)

2. Wannian Temple, Wuxiangang, Zero Kilometer Station Sending and Receiving Time: Summer (May 1 - October 31): Up 06:00-17:00 Downlink closing 18:00 Winter (November 1 - April 30 of the following year): Uplink 07:00-16:00 Downlink closing 17:30 3).

3. Leidongping Station reception and reception time: summer (May 1-October 31): downlink closing at 18:00 Winter (November 1 - April 30 of the following year): downward closing time 17:30 (no departure after 16:30 in case of bad weather)

4. Golden Peak Ropeway sending and receiving time: 20 minutes before sunrise - 18:00

5. Ten thousand year ropeway sending and receiving time: April 1 - October 31: 07:00-18:00 November 1 - March 31 of the following year: 07:30-18:00

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["Only Mount Emei" Theater]

Address: Emei Mountain City "On the Clouds" Theater, No.
99 Echuan Road, Sichuan Town, 19:30-21:00 (you can enter the venue at 19:00)
Transportation: Chengdu - Emei Mountain (high-speed rail), and then take a taxi for about three kilometers


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