Fairy Mountain Buddhist Kingdom · The Most Beautiful Under Heaven

Emeishan City – one of China's Four Great Buddhist Mountains, the sacred place of Bodhisattva Puxian. This 3-day 2-night itinerary includes paying homage to Puxian at the Golden Summit, visiting ancient temples, watching sea of clouds and sunrise, interacting with spirit monkeys, and experiencing the perfect combination of Emei Mountain's Buddhist culture and natural wonders.

Emei Mountain

Buddhist Sacred Site

Golden Summit

Sea of Clouds & Buddha's Light

Wannian Temple

Millennium-Old Temple

Qingyin Pavilion

Picturesque Landscape

Golden Summit of Emei Mountain, Emeishan City

Statue of Bodhisattva Puxian at Golden Summit of Emei Mountain

The Sacred Statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva at the Golden Summit of Emei Mountain and the spectacular sea of clouds

3-Day 2-Night Pilgrimage Tour of Emeishan City

Buddhist culture + natural wonders + interesting stories of spirit monkeys, experience the diverse charm of Emei Mountain

                    
Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights

                    
Main Destinations
Golden Summit, Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Baoguo Temple, Monkey Area

                    
Suitable For
Pilgrims, Mountaineering Enthusiasts, Photography Lovers, Cultural Researchers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥800-¥1200

Golden Summit Pilgrimage Tour

Experience of Sea of Clouds, Buddha's Light and Buddhist Culture

Trip Highlights

All-day alpine Buddhist experience

Attraction Arrangement

Golden Summit of Emei Mountain

The main peak of Emei Mountain, with an altitude of 3077 meters, is home to the Statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. It is an excellent location to watch the sea of clouds, sunrise, and Buddha's light, and the core sacred site for Buddhist pilgrimage.

Statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva

The iconic building of the Golden Summit, 48 meters high and weighing 660 tons, is the world's tallest golden Buddha, facing all four directions and ten directions, solemn and sacred, embodying the ten great vows of Bodhisattva Puxian.

Huazang Temple at Golden Summit

The highest temple on Emei Mountain, first built in the Eastern Han Dynasty and rebuilt many times. With magnificent and resplendent halls, it is a masterpiece of Emei Mountain's Buddhist architecture.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Keep warm as the temperature at Golden Summit is low
Get up early to watch the sunrise
Be cautious of altitude sickness

Accommodation Recommendations

Golden Summit Hotel
Leidongping Villa
Monastery Accommodation at Taiziping

Mid-Mountain Area Exploration Tour

Ancient Temples and Clear Mountains & Waters

Trip Highlights

All-day cultural and natural experience

Attraction Arrangement

Wannian Temple

One of the oldest temples on Emei Mountain, first built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It houses precious cultural relics such as the Beamless Brick Hall and the bronze statue of Puxian riding an elephant, with profound Buddhist cultural heritage.

Qingyin Pavilion

A famous scenic spot on Emei Mountain, where the Black and White two rivers flow around the pavilion, and the Twin Bridges' clear sounds are like the harmony of qin and se. It is known as "the first scenic spot of Emei".

One-Line Sky

A famous canyon landscape on Emei Mountain, with steep cliffs facing each other on both sides, a line of sky visible above, and gurgling streams, it is a natural wonder on the mountaineering route.

Practical Information

Featured Experiences

Pilgrimage and prayer at ancient temples
Landscape photography
Tasting Zen tea
Watching spirit monkeys

Accommodation Recommendations

Homestays near Wannian Temple
Qingyin Pavilion Villa
Hotels in Baoguo Temple area

Low-Mountain Area Cultural Tour

Pilgrimage to Baoguo Temple & Museum Visit

Trip Highlights

All-day in-depth cultural experience

Attraction Arrangement

Baoguo Temple

The first temple when entering Emei Mountain, first built in the Ming Dynasty. The temple has exquisite buildings such as the Scripture Collection Pavilion and the Seven Buddha Hall, and is the seat of the Emei Mountain Buddhist Association.

Emei Mountain Museum

A comprehensive museum that comprehensively displays Emei Mountain's natural ecology, geological structure, Buddhist culture and historical relics, serving as an important window to understand Emei Mountain.

Fuhu Temple

A famous ancient temple on Emei Mountain, first built in the Tang Dynasty. The temple is surrounded by tall nanmu trees, but the roof is free of fallen leaves all year round, known as the "Pure Garden", which is a great wonder.

Practical Information

Featured Experiences

Pilgrimage to Baoguo Temple
Learning at the museum
Purchasing Buddhist cultural and creative products
Tasting vegetarian food

Return Suggestions

Buying Emei Mountain specialties
Tasting local delicacies
Allocating sufficient time for return trip
Pay attention to shuttle bus schedules

Must-Try Foods in Emeishan City

Emei Vegetarian Cuisine

Representative of Emei Mountain's Buddhist vegetarian culture, using local ingredients, exquisitely made, with a light and delicious taste, including various vegetarian dishes imitating meat such as vegetarian chicken and vegetarian fish.

Emei Tofu Pudding

A local specialty snack, the tofu pudding is tender and smooth with rich ingredients, available in various flavors such as spicy and shredded chicken, deeply loved by tourists.

Snow Konjac

A specialty of Emei Mountain, konjac is made through special craftsmanship, with a crisp and tender texture. It can be eaten cold or stir-fried, and is a healthy and nourishing special food.

Emei Zhuyeqing Tea

One of China's famous teas, produced in the alpine tea area of Emei Mountain, shaped like bamboo leaves, with clear soup color, elegant aroma, and fresh, sweet and refreshing taste.

Emeishan City Travel Tips

Best Seasons