Mount Emei 5A

One of China's four great Buddhist mountains, famed for its sea of clouds, sunrise and Buddha's halo at the Golden Summit.

Mount Emei-About this place

About Mount Emei

Wanfo Summit, the highest point, rises 3,099 metres, and the Huazang Temple on the Golden Summit honours Samantabhadra. Wild monkeys roam the trails, and vegetarian Emei cuisine is served along the way.

Suggested route: Baoguo Temple → Leidongping → Jieyin Hall → Golden Summit → Xixiang Pool → Jiulao Cave
Sunrise: Stay near Leidongping or the summit and set out around 3 a.m.
Note: Temperatures drop sharply on the mountain — bring warm layers