Mount Emei

Mount Emei is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, located in Sichuan Province. Known for its natural beauty, ancient temples, and dive...

Chengdu
8 hours visit
4.5 rating
natural

About Mount Emei

Mount Emei is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, located in Sichuan Province. Known for its natural beauty, ancient temples, and diverse wildlife including the famous Emei monkeys.

Historical Background

Buddhist temples have existed on Mount Emei for over 1,600 years. The mountain is believed to be the place where Samantabhadra attained enlightenment. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Rating

4.5/5.0

Duration

8 hours

Price

¥185

Category

natural

Key Highlights

What makes Mount Emei special

Golden Summit with Buddhist temples

Diverse flora and fauna

Ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries

Emei monkeys in their natural habitat

Spectacular sunrise views from summit

Facilities

Cable cars
Mountain lodges
Restaurants
Temples

Visitor Tips

Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Watch out for monkeys - don't feed them. Stay overnight to see sunrise.

Restrictions

No feeding wildlife, stay on marked trails, respect temple rules

Visit Information

Opening Hours

Weekdays: 06:00-18:30

Weekends: 06:00-18:30

Holidays: 06:00-18:30

Ticket Prices

Adult: ¥185

Student: ¥92

Child: Free

Address

Mount Emei Scenic Area, Emeishan City, Sichuan

How to Get There

Subway

Bus

High-speed rail to Emeishan Station

Taxi

2 hours from Chengdu

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