5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007
Mount Emei Tourism Area
乐山市峨眉山景区
Sichuan, Leshan★ 4.6Designated 2007·29.5075°N, 103.3368°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 185/Off-peak CNY 110
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2007
About Mount Emei Tourism Area
Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. Rising to 3,099 meters, it features the 8th-century Leshan Giant Buddha carved into a cliff at its base, ancient temples like Baoguo and Qingyin Pavilion, and diverse ecosystems from subtropical forest to alpine meadow, often shrouded in its famous sea of clouds.
Highlights
One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains; golden summit with sea of clouds and 'Buddha light'; Wannian Temple; monkeys; hot springs.
Suggested Route
Take the sightseeing bus from the base to Leidongping, cable car to the Golden Summit, then descend via Wannian Temple; allow 1-2 days.
Food & Lodging
Emei tofu, Xueshan barley and local vegetarian temple food; many temples and hotels on the mountain.
Facilities
Sightseeing buses, cable cars, restrooms and medical stations; steep steps, watch the altitude.
Travel Tips
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
Location
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Opening Hours
Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.
Getting There
HSR to Emeishan Station (峨眉山站) from Chengdu ~1.5h; free shuttle/bus to visitor center; ~150 km from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport; ~40 km from Leshan.
Reservation
Advance online reservation via official WeChat '峨眉山识途旅游网'/ciotour.com; timed ticket, peak-season limited.
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 185/Off-peak CNY 110
Address
Leshan City Emeishan City Huangwan Town
