Mount Emei

Welcome to Mount Emei, or Emeishan, a towering sanctuary of spirituality and natural beauty in China’s Sichuan Province. Rising to 3,077 meters, this is not merely a mountain; it is one of the four sacred Buddhist mountains of…

Located at the very foot of the mountain, Baoguo Temple is the largest and most important temple in the lower Emei area. Its name, 'Baoguo,' means 'Serving the Country,' a title bestowed by the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. …

A short, scenic walk from Baoguo Temple leads you to Fuhu Temple, or the 'Crouching Tiger Temple.' Tucked away in a deep forest of ancient pines, this temple is famous for its 'No-Leaf Hall.' Despite being surrounded by dense…

After a long bus ride or a strenuous hike, you reach Leidongping, situated at an altitude of 2,430 meters. This is the main transportation hub for the upper mountain and the gateway to the Golden Summit. …

Welcome to the Jinding, or Golden Summit, the highest accessible point of Mount Emei at 3,077 meters. As you step off the cable car, you are often greeted by the legendary 'Sea of Clouds'—a vast, white blanket of mist that covers…

Standing at the very heart of the Golden Summit is the towering 48-meter high statue of Samantabhadra, or Puxian Bodhisattva. This is the tallest golden Buddha statue in the world, a masterpiece of modern religious art that was…

As you begin your descent, a must-visit site is the Wannian Temple, or the 'Temple of Ten Thousand Years.' Located at a mid-range altitude of 1,020 meters, this is one of the oldest and most historic temples on Mount Emei. It was…

Our journey through the sacred realms of Mount Emei comes to an end as we return to the lower slopes. We have traveled from the imperial dignity of Baoguo Temple to the misty trails of Leidongping, and finally to the golden…