# Emei Mountain Ultimate Travel Guide, All You Need in One Article!

Itinerary Planning One-Day Tour: Pilgrimage to the Golden Summit 🌅 In the morning, take the sightseeing bus from Baoguo Temple Visitor Center directly to Leidongping (elevation 2430 meters), about a 2-hour ride. After arriving at Leidongping, walk 1.5 kilometers to Jieyin Hall, then transfer to the cable car; it takes 5 minutes to reach the Golden Summit (3077 meters). At the Golden Summit, admire the majestic and solemn Ten Directions Samantabhadra Statue. If you're lucky, you can also witness spectacular views like sunrise, sea of clouds, and Buddha’s light. Then descend the same way to end the trip. This route is suitable for visitors with limited time who want to head straight to the core attractions. Two-Day Tour: Panoramic Cultural Journey 📸 On the first day, go directly to the Golden Summit to enjoy the sunset and stay overnight at the Golden Summit or Leidongping hotels, such as Jinding Mountain Villa or Xinxin Hotel. On the second day, get up early to watch the sunrise, then take the cable car down to visit Wannian Temple, explore the beamless brick hall, then head to Qingyin Pavilion to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the "Twin Bridges and Clear Sounds." Finally, visit the ecological monkey area 🐒, but be sure to keep your belongings safe to avoid being snatched by monkeys. Three-Day Tour: In-Depth Leisure Trip 🏞 Day one: Explore the culture of the low mountain area. In the morning, visit Baoguo Temple and Fuhu Temple to experience the tranquility and coolness of Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, visit the Emei Mountain Museum and take a stroll along the Emei River at dusk. Day two: Hiking experience in the mid-mountain area. Start from Qingyin Pavilion in the morning, pass through Hongchunping, cross the canyon, meet wild monkeys at the ecological monkey area at noon, then visit Xianfeng Temple and Washing Elephant Pool in the afternoon. In the evening, you can join a temple tea ceremony. Day three: Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds in the high mountain area. Early morning, take the cable car to Jieyin Hall, then climb to the Golden Summit to watch the sunrise. In the afternoon, head to the Leidongping starry sky campsite, choose high-altitude camping or experience "bonfire barbecue + chilled beer." The last sightseeing bus departs at 18:00, so remember to descend in advance. Transportation Guide External Transportation 1. High-speed Rail 🚄: From Chengdu South to Emei Mountain Station, about 1 hour by train. After arriving at Emei Mountain Station, you can take bus No. 12 to Emei Mountain Tourist Transport Center (Baoguo Station); or take the free shuttle bus to Huangwan Visitor Center or Emei Mountain Tourist Transport Center (Baoguo Station). Shuttle Line 1 runs between Huangwan Visitor Center—Flower Sea No. 2 Parking Lot—Flower Sea No. 1 Parking Lot—"Only Emei Mountain" Drama Fantasy City; Shuttle Line 2 runs between Huangwan Visitor Center—Baoguo Temple—Emei Mountain Tourist Transport Center (Baoguo Station)—Emei Mountain High-speed Rail Station. 2. Self-driving 🚗: From Chengdu to Emei Mountain, about 2 hours by car. Starting from Tianfu Square, take Renmin South Road to Jiangxi Street, then to Yongfeng Interchange to get on Chengya Expressway and Chengle Expressway to Leshan, then take Leshan-Emei Expressway to Emei Mountain; alternatively, take Renmin South Road to the Second Ring Road, then to Yongfeng Interchange to get on Chengya Expressway and Chengle Expressway to Leshan, then take Leshan-Emei Expressway to Emei Mountain. 3. Long-distance Bus 🚌: Buses to Emei Mountain depart from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station and Chengdu East Bus Station, about 2.5 hours, ticket price around 42 yuan; from Leshan Central Station and Xiaoba Bus Station, buses to Emei Mountain run every 30 minutes from the central station, about 30 minutes ride, ticket price 11 yuan. From Chongqing North Bus Station and Chongqing Bus Station, buses depart daily at 8:00 and 10:30 to Emei Mountain, picking up passengers at Chenjiaping Long-distance Bus Station en route, fare about 120 yuan. Internal Transportation 1. Sightseeing Bus 🚌: Round-trip ticket for the whole mountain is 90 yuan, one-way from Huangwan to Leidongping takes about 2 hours. The sightseeing bus is the main mode of transportation within the scenic area, convenient and fast, saving energy. 2. Cable Car 🚠: Golden Summit cable car round-trip 120 yuan, up 65 yuan, down 55 yuan, 3 minutes from Leidongping to Golden Summit; Wannian Temple cable car one-way 45 yuan. If you have limited stamina or want to save time, the cable car is a good choice. 3. Hiking 🚶: Emei Mountain has many well-established hiking routes, such as Baoguo Temple - Fuhu Temple - Leiyin Temple - Chunyang Hall - Shenshui Pavilion - Zhongfeng Temple - Guangfu Temple - Qingyin Pavilion - Wuxian Gang Parking Lot, suitable for visitors who like challenges and in-depth experiences. During hiking, you can enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Emei Mountain, but be sure to manage your time and energy wisely. Ticket Information 🎫 Peak season (January 16 to December 14) full ticket price is 160 yuan/person, half-price ticket 80 yuan/person; off-season (December 15 to January 15 of the following year) full ticket price is 110 yuan/person, half-price ticket 55 yuan/person. Tickets are required before purchasing bus or cable car tickets, and tickets and sightseeing bus passes are valid for two days. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 1. Golden Summit Area: Hotels like Jinding Grand Hotel, prices around 600 - 1000 yuan/night. The advantage is waking up to spectacular sunrises and sea of clouds, but booking in advance is necessary. 2. Near Leidongping: Many guesthouses with moderate prices, such as Xinxin Hotel, standard rooms around 200 yuan/night, comfortable environment, close to the Golden Summit, convenient for early sunrise viewing. 3. Low Mountain Area (near Baoguo Temple): High-end hotel recommendation is Hongzhu Mountain Hotel, prices 1000 yuan+/night, combining hot springs and star-rated services; budget hotels in the city like Home Inn, Hanting, etc., 100 - 200 yuan/night, close to food streets, convenient for travel and dining. 4. Mid-Mountain Area (Qingyin Pavilion - Hongchunping): Farmhouses about 50 yuan/person/night, offering specialty breakfasts like tofu pudding and cured meat; temples also provide accommodation, such as Xianfeng Temple and Hongchunping, dormitory beds 40 - 60 yuan/bed, allowing you to experience the peaceful life of morning bells and evening drums. Food Recommendations 🍲 1. Temple Vegetarian Meals: Affordable, 4 - 10 yuan/meal, featuring tofu pudding, snow konjac, and other special vegetarian dishes, offering a light and healthy dietary culture. 2. City "Food Street": Various local snacks such as spicy hot pot skewers, foot-lifting beef, Emei tofu pudding, Ye’er Ba, snow konjac roasted duck, satisfying different taste preferences. 3. Specialty Hot Soups: Gastrodia stewed chicken hot pot, bitter bamboo shoot soup, nutritious and delicious. After a day of sightseeing, a bowl of hot soup warms both body and heart. 4. Cold Water Fish: Longdong Village is known for cold water fish, with water temperature below 10°C year-round. You can enjoy delicacies like rainbow trout sashimi and other cold water fish dishes. Precautions ⚠ 1. Climate Changes: Emei Mountain’s climate is variable with large temperature differences between morning and evening. It is recommended to prepare appropriate clothing according to the season, especially for the Golden Summit, where a down jacket is necessary even in summer as temperatures can be low. 2. Safety Issues: Emei Mountain terrain is steep and some sections are slippery and dangerous. Be sure to wear comfortable, non-slip shoes. Pay special attention to slippery roads during thunderstorms, and be cautious when driving and walking. When watching wild monkeys, do not provoke them to avoid being scratched, and do not carry plastic bags; keep food hidden in your backpack. 3. Ticket Reservation: To avoid being unable to enter the scenic area due to sold-out tickets, it is recommended to book tickets in advance through official channels. The ticketing platform also includes information on weather, live conditions, food, and travel routes. 4. Others: Bring your ID card, student ID (for half-price tickets), and other documents; prepare trekking poles, raincoats, thermos cups, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, etc.; if going in winter, be sure to bring crampons to prevent slipping; carry an appropriate amount of water and snacks when hiking. There are small shops along the route, but prices are slightly higher.