Mount Emeishan
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Southwest China (西南) » Sichuan (四川) » Leshan (乐山) » Mount Emeishan (峨眉山景区)Mount Emeishan (峨眉山景区) | |
| Address: | Mingshan Road, Emei Mountain, Leshan City, Sichuan City., Leshan, Sichuan |
| Phone: | 0833-5525517 |
| Price Range: | 100 RMB for non-peak season (Dec. through Jan.) ~ 150 RMB for peak season (Feb. through Nov.) |
| Hours: | 24hours |
| Level: | AAAAA |
| Type: | Mountain |
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| Short Description: | Mt. Emeishan is knowned as the cradle of Buddhist civilization in early China. It's an UNESCO world heritage site with many unique attractions, including an astounding diversity of temple architecture, spectacular forests, flowers and waterfalls. |
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[edit] Description
Mount Emeishan (zh:峨眉山) is located in the southern part of Sichuan Province. Along with Mount Wutaishan (zh:五台山), Mount Jiuhuashan (zh:九华山, and Mount Putuoshan (zh:普陀山), Mount Emeishan is one of the four Buddhist sacred mountains of China. It is of spiritual/religious significance, and has been served as an important destination for pilgrimage since ancient time. At 3,099 m, Mt. Emei is more than 1,000 m higher than the other three Buddhist sacred mountains.
Thanks to its breathtaking scenery, mysterious natural wonders, and numerous temples and monasteries, Mount Emeishan has been designated a World Heritage Site since 1996. Great spectacles of Mount Emei include the sunrise and Clouds Sea seen from the Golden Summit of the mountain. For those visitors short on time or physically challenged, a sedan chair carried by people, minibuses, or cable cars are great choices. However, a full day's hike to the summit is an unforgettable experience undertaken by many.
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[edit] Getting in & Getting out
There are many trains between Chengdu and Kunming stopping at Mt. Emeishan. Look up the train schedule for trains stopping at Emei for details.
There are regular tourist buses to/from Chengdu's Xinnanmen Bus Station (新南门汽车站) for about 35 RMB (3 hours) or to/from Leshan's Xiaoba Bus Station (half hour).
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Mt. Emeishan is 150 kilometers south of Chengdu, 130 kilometers from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, and only 28 kilometers from Leshan.
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- Sunrise: 6pm (summer) or 7pm (winter)
- Best time to watch the Cloud Sea: 9am-10am and 3pm-4pm
- Buddha's aurorole: 9am-10am and 3pm-4pm
- Best to time to play with moneys: late April to June
- Best to time to enjoy Rhododendron: June to September
- October is the best time to enjoy the red leaves.
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- Mt. Emeishan Museum (峨眉山景区博物馆): free (included in the entrance fee) or 15 RMB without the entrance ticket.
- Entrance fee: 120 RMB for peak season (Feb. through Nov.) or 100 RMB for non-peak season (Dec. through Jan.)
- Wannian Temple (万年寺): 10 RMB
- Huazang Temple (华藏寺): 10 RMB
- Fuhu Temple (伏虎寺): 6 RMB
- Baoguo Temple (报国寺): 8 RMB
- Jinding cable car: 70 RMB (round-trip)
- Wannian Temple cable car: 60 RMB (round-trip)
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