In Leshan, don't miss the Hengmai Hotel on Mount Emei and experience the local culture

## **Living Among the Buddha's Light and Sea of Clouds: A Stay at the Hengmai Hotel on Mount Emei in Leshan** At six o'clock in the morning, the mist outside the window has not yet dissipated, and the Golden Summit of Mount Emei in the distance is faintly visible, like a flowing ink painting. I stayed at the **Hengmai Hotel on Mount Emei in Leshan**, a hotel hidden at the foot of the mountain but accompanied by the Buddha's light and the sea of clouds. Here, time seems to slow down, and the Zen atmosphere becomes clearer. ### **Location: A Quiet Retreat at the Foot of the Mountain** The Hengmai Hotel is located near the entrance of the Mount Emei scenic area, which avoids the hustle and bustle of tourists and maintains just the right amount of convenience. It is about a 20-minute drive from the high-speed train station and only a 10-minute walk to Baoguo Temple. The location can be described as "you can climb the mountain or retreat to rest." The hotel has a New Chinese style, with white walls and black tiles complementing the wooden structure. The water feature pool in the center of the lobby reflects the mountain scenery. Before checking in, my mind has calmed down. ### **Rooms: A Balance of Zen and Modernity** I stayed in a **mountain view room with a queen bed**. Upon entering, the wood-colored furniture is matched with elegant cotton and linen fabrics, creating a warm and homey feeling. The biggest surprise is the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Lying in bed, you can see the outline of Mount Emei. If the weather is clear, you can even see the glittering reflection of the Golden Summit. The details show the care taken: - There is a copy of "The Chronicles of Mount Emei" on the bedside table. Flipping through a few pages before going to bed, it seems as if you can hear the ancient temple bells. - The mini bar offers local specialties such as **snow konjac** and **bamboo leaf green tea**, so you can sample the flavors of Mount Emei without going out. - The bathroom is equipped with a smart toilet and a thermostatic shower. When showering, the mountain scenery is vaguely visible through the frosted glass, which is both private and poetic. ### **Dining: Mount Emei on the Tip of Your Tongue** The hotel's restaurant is called "Dining in the Clouds" and specializes in Sichuan cuisine and mountain flavors. The **Emei tofu pudding** and **ye'erba** for breakfast amazed me, a foreigner, and the **spring water tofu fish** for dinner was fresh and flavorful. It is said that the fish is raised in mountain spring water, and the taste is particularly sweet. If you want to have a drink, the **Sky Bar** on the top floor is the place to go. Order a special cocktail inspired by the "Golden Summit Buddha Light", watch Mount Emei in the twilight gradually disappear into the darkness, leaving only the lights of the temple, like a fairyland. ### **Service: Just the Right Temperature** The service at the Hengmai Hotel has a comfortable feeling of "subtle and silent." When checking in, the front desk handed over a hand-drawn **Mount Emei niche hiking route map**, marking the secret places with few people and beautiful scenery. On the day of check-out, the waiter silently stuffed a bag of local Laoyin tea into the luggage and said with a smile: "If you are tired from climbing the mountain, drink this to relieve fatigue." The most unforgettable thing was returning to the hotel late one night and finding hot ginger tea in the thermos in the corner of the lobby, with a small card next to it that read: "It's cool in the mountains at night, warm up before going to sleep." This kind of delicate care instantly relieves fatigue. ### **Conclusion: A Journey of Physical and Mental Seclusion** During my three days at the Hengmai Hotel, I experienced the comfort of a modern hotel and felt the unique Zen of Mount Emei. It is not as ostentatious as a luxury hotel, but it uses details and warmth to make every guest feel like a traveler returning to the mountains and forests, finding inner peace among the Buddha's light and the sea of clouds. **If you come to Mount Emei, you may want to stay here for a night. Perhaps, you will also encounter your own "Buddhist" time.**