There are four famous mountains in Chinese Buddhism: Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui Province, Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province, Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang Province, and Emei Mountain in Sichuan Province. They are the ashram of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Samantabha Bodhisattva respectively. Mount Emei where we visited today is the ashram of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

1. Introduction

Mount Emei is a mysterious sacred place for Buddhist rites. Mount Emei is located near the mysterious 30° north latitude and occupies the southwest of Sichuan Province. Since ancient times, it has been known as "the sages are the eldest son of Buddha, the Emei is the leader of the mountain." Mount Emei is extremely rich in natural heritage and is known as the natural "Plant Kingdom","Animal Paradise" and "Geological Museum". The cultural heritage is extremely profound. It is a sacred place for Chinese Buddhism, known as the "Buddha's Paradise", and the ashram of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. With its "majestic, beautiful, divine, strange and spiritual" natural landscape and profound Buddhist culture, it has been included in the "World Cultural and Natural Heritage List" by UNESCO.

Mount Emei, known as the "Buddhist Paradise", is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains, Samantabha Bodhisattva Dojo, covering an area of 154 square kilometers. It mainly consists of four peaks: Da 'e Mountain, Er' e Mountain, San 'e Mountain and Si' e Mountain. The highest peak is Wanfo Ding with an altitude of 3099 meters. The Emei Mountain Scenic Area that people usually refer to is just Da 'e Mountain.

The Emei Mountain Scenic Area is divided into three areas: low mountainous area, Zhongshan Area and high mountainous area. Below the Qingyingge is a low mountainous area, from the Qingyingge to the elephant washing pond is a Zhongshan Area, and above the elephant washing pond is a high mountain area. There are four official road entrances: Baoguo Temple, Wuxiangang, Wannian and Zero Kilometers. Among them, Baoguo Temple, Wuxiangang and Wannian are trails, and Zero Kilometers are lanes. Yingbin Square at the foot of the mountain is a tourist distribution center, including the passenger terminal, food street, Emei Cultural Center, etc.

2 Line analysis

There are three routes to choose from to climb the Golden Top of Mount Emei. The first route is from Baoguo Temple into the mountain, and then to Qingyin Pavilion, take Turn 99, which is the southern route, pass through the Elephant Washing Pond and then climb the Golden Top; the second route is from Baoguo Temple, go to Qingyin Pavilion, and then take Huayanding, which is the northern route, and finally pass through the Elephant Washing Pond to climb the Golden Top. The third route takes a car directly to Leidongping. After climbing Jinding, you can choose to walk the 99 turn down the mountain.

Considering the many steps, in order to save physical fitness and time going up the mountain, those taking the 99-lane route can take an environmentally friendly bus from the passenger transportation center to Wuxiangang and directly to Qingyin Pavilion; while those taking the Huayanding route can take an environmentally friendly bus directly to Wannian Station, and then directly to Huayanding from Wannian Temple.

From the perspective of exciting attractions, the 99-lane turn is better; from the perspective of labor-saving, Hua Yanding is better. The Huayanding line is short and the steps are relatively slow, while the 99-lane turn line is long and there are many steps.

Each person chooses a hiking route based on their own interests and physical fitness. However, from the perspective of returning to the Baoguo Temple Passenger Transport Center to catch a bus, it is most reasonable for Hua Yan to take the lead at the 99th junction. This guide itinerary is to enter Baoguo Temple, turn on Route 99, and go down the mountain to Huayanding. After arriving at Wannian Temple, take a sightseeing bus and arrive at Baoguo Temple Passenger Transport Center. If you don't catch the last shuttle back to Chengdu, you can also choose the high-speed rail line.

Note: Emei Mountain ticket (2 days)(remember to bring your ID card)

Peak season: (January 4 to December 15) 160 yuan/person

Off-season:(December 15 to January 14) 90 yuan/person

For sightseeing tickets, the Emei Mountain Sightseeing Bus can be taken in sections, and the price for each section is different. The price of the Emei Mountain tourist bus for the entire mountain section is approximately 90 yuan/person. The following is a map of the main stops of the Emei Mountain sightseeing bus:

The full-mountain ticket for the scenic spot sightseeing bus includes the full round trip and is valid for two days. As long as the station can hop on and off, the fare is 90 yuan. The driving route is: Baoguo Temple Station/Huangwan Station → Leidongping Station → Zero Kilometer Station → Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station → Baoguo Temple Station/Huangwan Station.

Round-trip fare from Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station:70 yuan (round-trip). Route: Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station → Leidongping Station → Zero Kilometer Station → Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station.

Round trip fare for the alpine section:50 yuan (round trip). Route: Zero kilometer Station → Leidongping Station → Zero kilometer Station.

Round-trip fare for the Zhongshan section:40 yuan (round-trip). Route: Baoguo Temple Station/Huangwan Station → Zero Kilometer Station/Wannian Temple Station/Wuxiangang Station → Baoguo Temple Station/Huangwan Station.

Sharing personal travel routes

Day 1?|? Emeishan

The whole journey is on foot, and the real climbing uphill begins after passing Hongchunping. It is about 15 kilometers from Hongchunping to Xianfeng Temple, passing through 99 turns, which requires good physical strength. Ninety-nine turns are the famous dangerous slopes of Mount Emei.

1 Baoguo Temple

Playing Guide: The first stop at the foot of Emei Mountain. It is also a place where many tourists live and stay. They can visit when they choose to come or when they leave. The temple is very fragrant and I have been here before.

Play time: Recommended 1-2 hours

Opening hours: May 1-September 30, 7:00-18:00, October 1-April 30 of the following year, 7:30-18:00.

2 Qingyin Pavilion

Playing guide: There is only one hall in Qingyin Pavilion, with a "King Receiving Pavilion" in front of the pavilion; a small pavilion that has experienced a century of wind and rain. There is a stream down and the environment is very quiet. Take a break here, eat something, and enjoy the fresh air here. You can simply empty your brain.

Play time: Recommended 0.5-1 hour

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

3 Line of Sky

Playing Guide: It is one of the scenery of Mount Emei. It is a very narrow path. Looking up, it feels like a line of sky. The cliffs on both sides are tall, with a drop of more than 200 meters. It is extraordinary. The narrowest place is only 3 meters. When you pass through, you will feel that This is like being cut out by a knife, and you sigh at the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature.

Play time: Recommended 1-2 hours

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

4 Emei Mountain Ecological Monkey Area

Playing Guide: The ecological monkey area is located near the "Yixiantian" at the foot of Hongchunping and on the Qingyin Pavilion. It is the largest wild monkey area in the country. Under the leadership of the Monkey King, the monkeys here are very domineering and afraid of people at all. They take the initiative to find people to play with, and even carry sticks and ask for food on the road. It is a living sight in Mount Emei.

Play time: Recommended 1-2 hours

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

Precautions for monkeys in Mount Emei

[Emei Mountain Spirit Monkey]

They are the elves of Mount Emei. They are playful, naughty, innocent and extremely humane. They are not surprised when they see people, meet people, and have fun with others. They bring countless joy to tourists and become a living sight of Mount Emei. At present, there are about 400 monkeys in Mount Emei, divided into three groups. The monkey groups in Daping and Hongchunping are wild and quite domineering in the "green forest". They often do some "cutting trails" to tourists in dangerous places such as Biandan Rock and Ninety-nine Road Cruises; the monkey groups in Huayan Temple and Yuxian Temple, like "ladies from big families", live in isolation and treat others politely; the monkey groups in Xianfeng Temple and Jiulaodong are "mountain hermits" who often play and play by the forest springs and do not interfere with tourists; Only the monkeys around the Elephant Washing Pool often enter and exit the palace freely. They are not surprised when they see people and enjoy fun with others. They are just afraid of the "Dharma" and dare not steal the fruits of the sacrifice. However, they receive a lot of rewards from laymen and tourists and enjoy the enjoyment of their food.

There are several points to pay attention to when watching monkeys:

1. Do not carry plastic bags or carry bags

2. Always carry your schoolbag on your chest

3. There is a bamboo pole seller at the foot of the mountain (about 3 yuan per pole). If a monkey approaches, you should pretend to wave it, but you are not allowed to hit the monkey, otherwise you will be arrested by the monkey pipe.

4. You must not feed the monkey with your hands because the monkey is cute. You will bear the consequences of being bitten. Don't get too close to the monkey

5. Don't open your schoolbag and take out things or go through your pockets in front of the monkey. It will take a moment for the monkey to snatch your things.

Also, don't carry bright bags, and girls don't be alone.

5 Hongchunping

Tour Guide: Hongchunping, which is quiet and elegant, must climb the mountain yourself to appreciate its uniqueness. It is a clean place with beautiful scenery. You can stay in a small temple. Most tourists will not come here unless they are climbing. The kind, so there is no need to talk about tranquility, but for climbers, this must be a place to rest.

Play time: Recommended 1-2 hours

Opening hours: 7:00-18:00. Please refer to the scenic spot announcement for specific opening hours.

6 Ninety-nine turns

Playing Guide: One of the three famous steep slopes on Mount Emei, it is said to be the steepest, longest and most dangerous slope behind the mountain. I don't remember how many turns there were, but I did turn many times, and they were really steep, and many of them were climbed up with hands and feet. The zigzag series of steep slopes makes me feel a headache now!

Play time: Recommended 2-3 hours

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

7 Jiulaodong

Playing Guide: It is said that Jiulao Cave is a cave where immortals gather. Many fairy stories have cast a layer of mystery and mystery on it. You need to pay to turn on the lights to see a section of the road, and then you need to lead the lights inside.

Play time: Recommended 15-30 minutes

8 Xianfeng Temple

Playing Guide: The temple can accommodate accommodation and dining. Standing on the small viewing platform of Xianfeng Temple, you can see the elephant washing pond opposite.

Play time: Recommended 0.5-1 hour

9 Elephant washing pond

Tour Guide: Legend has it that it is the place where Samantabhadra Bodhisattva washes his horse white elephants. In fact, it is also a temple. Most people on foot will choose to spend the night here when they arrive here almost late. The conditions here are also better than Xianfeng Temple. You can also choose to go to Leidongping.

Play time: 1 hour recommended

Day 2 Top of Mount Emei

You can have lunch in Leidongping. After arriving at Jinding, you can take the cable car and scenic sightseeing bus down the mountain based on your physical conditions.

10 Elephant washing pond

Playing Guide: Early the next morning, starting from the elephant washing pond, we will continue to climb the Golden Peak of Mount Emei.

Play time: 1 hour recommended

11 Leidongping

Leidongping is a transfer station for the Jinding. Cars coming from the mountain can only drive here at most. Next, you can either walk or travel for a while to Jieyin Hall and take a cableway to get to the Jinding. There are a large number of monkeys from Leidongping to Jieyin Hall.

Play time: 1 hour recommended

Opening hours: included in the Emei Mountain Scenic Area. Opening hours of Emei Mountain: 6:00-18:00, subject to the announcement of the internal attractions on the same day.

12 Reception Hall

Climbing the mountain and continuing upwards is the most difficult place in Emei. You can climb the Golden Summit by walking up the Taizi Slope from the Jieyin Hall, or you can take the cable car directly to the Golden Summit. This is the only place to climb the Golden Summit. There are monkeys between the Jieyin Hall and Leidongping.

Play time: Recommended 30-60 minutes

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

13 Ten Thousand Buddha Top

There is still some distance from the Jinding, which is the veritable highest point in Emei. I used to take a special small train to get there, but now I walk up along the track of the small train, which is very exciting and fun. In the middle is the Emei Mountain Primeval Forest Ecological Tourism Area, with attractions such as Wanfo Pavilion, Alpine Rhododendron Forest, Black Bear Gully, and Immortal Huitou.

Play time: 1 hour recommended

Opening hours: The scenic spot is temporarily closed to the public. For details, please consult the scenic spot by phone.

14 Huazang Temple

Playing Guide: It is located at the main peak of Jinding in Emei Mountain, with an altitude of 3077 meters. The Golden Top (Golden Hall) is one of the halls of Huazang Temple. Looking from a distance, one piece of gold, one piece of silver and one piece of copper is very spectacular.

Play time: 1 hour recommended

15 Jinding

The Golden Roof of Mount Emei is indeed very shocking. It is really golden under the shining sun. It is really unforgettable to stay there. The scenery is so beautiful that it cannot be expressed in words. The plains of Chengdu have a panoramic view and are spectacular!

Play time: Recommended 1-3 hours

Opening hours: 7:00-16:00

There is a newly built cultural building on the Golden Roof, with a 48-meter-high golden statue of Samantabhadra on all sides. You can worship when you go to the Golden Roof. It's really huge and shocking. When I come to Mount Emei, I definitely have to come up and see it. It's quite exciting to climb and look far away. The inside of the Buddha statue is hollow and you can go in to pay homage.

Play time: Recommended 1-2 hours

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00

traffic information

Self-driving route: Chengdu-Beijing-Kunming Expressway-Chengle Expressway-Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Expressway-Lehan Expressway-Ehong Road-Terminal.

Public transportation:

Aviation: Emei Mountain Scenic Area is close to the three major airports of Chengdu, Mianyang and Chongqing, and there are many domestic and international flights every day. Among them, it is only 120 kilometers away from Chengdu Airport and is a full highway, which is 90 minutes by car.

Train: Emei Railway Station is about 10 kilometers away from Emei Mountain Scenic Area, about 15 minutes by car.

Bus: Chengdu Xinnanmen Station, there is a shuttle bus to Mount Emei or Leshan every 30 minutes on average. The fare is about 41 yuan and the journey takes about 2 hours. A shuttle bus leaves from Leshan Central Station to Mount Emei every 30 minutes, which takes about 30 minutes. In addition, Mianyang also has direct trains to Mount Emei.

High-speed rail: You can take the Chengdu-Mianyang-Leshan Intercity High-speed Railway to Emeishan Station (about 1.5 hours).