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Mount Emei
Golden Summit
The 3,099-meter peak of Mount Emei, the highest of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. The Golden Summit features the famous Puxian Bodhisattva statue, a sea of clouds, and spectacular sunrise views.
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Emeishan
Emeishan City is the gateway to Mount Emei, the highest of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains at 3,099 meters. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, the mountain hosts over 70 temples and is regarded as the place of enlightenment of Bodhisattva Puxian (Samantabhadra). The city offers both spiritual pilgrimage and world-class hiking.
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Emeishan
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Baoguo Temple
The main gateway temple at the foot of Mount Emei, dating from the Ming Dynasty. It serves as the starting point for the mountain pilgrimage and houses important Buddhist artifacts.
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Elephant Washing Pool
Xixiangchi
A historic temple complex at mid-elevation on Mount Emei, named after the legend of Puxian Bodhisattva washing his elephant here. A key rest stop on the hiking route.
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Fuhu Temple
One of the largest temples on Mount Emei, set in dense forest near the mountain's base. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and the 7-meter bronze Huayan Pagoda.
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Exiu Lake Park
A tranquil artificial lake park in Emeishan City center, offering a peaceful natural escape and local recreation area.
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Emeishan City is the gateway to Mount Emei, the highest of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains at 3,099 meters. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, the mountain hosts over 70 temples and is regarded as the place of enlightenment of Bodhisattva Puxian (Samantabhadra). The city offers both spiritual pilgrimage and world-class hiking.
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- Mount Emei - Baoguo Temple - Elephant Washing Pool - Fuhu Temple - Exiu Lake Park
Transport note
Emeishan has its own high-speed rail station (Emeishan Station) on the Chengdu-Kunming line, about 1.5 hours from Chengdu. The city is also accessible from Leshan (30 minutes by bus). Cable cars and shuttle buses operate within the mountain scenic area. The Leshan Giant Buddha is a common combined day trip.
Food note
Emeishan cuisine features Sichuan's signature spicy flavors alongside Buddhist vegetarian temple food. Local specialties include Emeishan tofu (峨眉豆腐脑), mountain wild vegetables, Sichuan hotpot, and various mushroom dishes from the mountain forests. Temple restaurants offer authentic Buddhist vegetarian meals.
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