Mount EmeiLocated in the southwest of Sichuan Province, it is one of the four famous mountains in China. With steep terrain and beautiful scenery, it is known as the "Beautiful Emei Under Heaven". Here is a complete guide for hiking and climbing Mount Emei:
Preparation:
Book accommodation in advance: There are many accommodation options on Mount Emei, including hotels, homestays, and temples. If you plan to stay on the mountain, it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the peak tourist season
Pay attention to weather conditions: The weather on Mount Emei varies greatly. It is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance and choose a suitable time for hiking and mountain climbing
Prepare necessary equipment such as comfortable sports shoes, backpacks, rain gear, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc
Purchase tickets:
The ticket price for Mount Emei is 160 yuan per person, which can be purchased on the official website or ticket window of the scenic area
Hiking route: Baoguo Temple Fuhu Temple Leiyin Temple Chunyang Hall Shenshui Pavilion Zhongfeng Temple Wuxian Gang ticket checkpoint Guangfu Temple Qingyin Pavilion Ecological Monkey Area Hongchunping 999 Dao Guai Xianfeng Temple Yuxian Temple Jiuling Gang Drilling Tianpo Xixiang Pool Leidongping Jieyin Hall Taiziping Tianmen Stone Huazang Temple Jinding: This is a classic hiking route with a total distance of about 58 kilometers and takes 2-3 days. This route allows you to enjoy the natural and cultural scenery of Mount Emei, but it is difficult and requires a certain amount of physical strength and endurance
Baoguo Temple Wannian Temple Xixin Suo Huayan Ding Xixiangchi Leidongping Jinding: This route is relatively short, with a total distance of about 42.5 kilometers and takes 1-2 days. The difficulty of this route is relatively low, but the scenery is also relatively less
Schedule:
Day 1: Departing from Baoguo Temple, passing through Fuhu Temple, Leiyin Temple, Chunyang Hall, Shenshui Pavilion, Zhongfeng Temple, Wuxiangang Ticket Gate, Guangfu Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Ecological Monkey District, arriving at Hongchunping and staying at nearby temples or farmhouses
The next day: Depart from Hongchunping, pass through Ninety Nine Passes, Xianfeng Temple, Yuxian Temple, Jiuling Hill, Drilled Sky Slope, and Xixiang Pond, and arrive at Leidongping. Stay at a hotel or farmhouse near Leidongping Precautions: Safety first: During hiking and mountain climbing, pay attention to safety, follow the regulations of the scenic area, do not leave the designated route, and do not climb dangerous places Maintain physical strength: The hiking route on Mount Emei is relatively long and requires a certain amount of physical strength and endurance. During the hiking process, it is important to rest, maintain physical strength, and avoid excessive fatigue Pay attention to diet: During hiking, pay attention to food hygiene, avoid eating raw and cold food, and do not drink raw water to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort Protecting the environment: During hiking, pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter, and do not damage the vegetation and landscape of the scenic area Hiking Route: Baoguo Temple - Fuhu Temple - Leiyin Temple - Chunyang Hall - Shenshui Pavilion - Zhongfeng Temple - Guangfu Temple - Qingyin Pavilion - Wuxian Gang The total length of the route is about 12.5 kilometers, and it is estimated to take 4-6 hours. It is recommended to visit from 9:00 to 16:00 Highlight: Gather the essence of Mount Emei culture, appreciate the history of the integration of Buddhism and Taoism in Mount Emei, trace the Eight Immortals, explore the legend of the divine water connecting with Chu, and collect the legend of the first person in Chinese martial arts Dining recommendation: dine at farmhouses along the route, with reference prices ranging from 20 yuan to 50 yuan per person Accommodation recommendations: Wannian Temple, Qingyin Pavilion Temple, and surrounding tourist hotels can all provide accommodation. The reference price for temple accommodation is 30 yuan/person -200 yuan/person Hiking Route: Wuxian Gang Qingyin Pavilion Ecological Monkey Area Qingyin Pavilion Bailong Cave Wannian Temple (by cable car) Wannian Parking Lot The total length of the hike is about 8.5 kilometers, and it is expected to take 4 hours Highlight: mountains and rivers, pavilions and steles, birds singing and flowers fragrance, monkeys playing, and unique mountain * * gardens. The essence of Emei beauty is concentrated here Dining recommendation: There are rural snack shops along the way; Both Qingyin Pavilion and Wannian Temple will provide vegetarian meals, with a reference price of about 15-30 yuan per person Accommodation recommendations: There are farmhouses and specialty hotels around the Wuxian Gang parking lot, Qingyin Pinghu, and Wannian Temple scenic spots. The reference price for temple accommodation is about 80-200 yuan/person Hiking Route: Baoguo Temple (by car) - Wannian Car Yard (cableway) - Wannian Temple - Xixin Suo - Chudian - Huayan Ding - Jiuling Gang - Xixiang Pool - Leidongping - Jieyin Hall (by cableway) - Jinding The total length of the route is about 23 kilometers, and it is estimated to take 1-2 days to hike Dining recommendations: Along the way, there are rural snack shops and temple vegetarian restaurants. The reference price for temple dining is 10-30 yuan/person Accommodation recommendations: Xixiangchi, Leidongping Temple, or hotels around Leidongping and Jinding. The reference price for temple accommodation is about 30-200 yuan/person ☞ Peak Season: January 16th to December 14th: Full price 160 yuan/person, half price 80 yuan/person ☞ Off Season: December 15th to January 15th of the following year: Full price 110 yuan/person, half price 55 yuan/person [Cableway Ticket] ☞ Peak Season: Wannian Cableway: Upward 65 yuan/person, Downward 45 yuan/person Jinding Cableway: Upward 65 yuan/person, downward 55 yuan/person ☞ Off season: Ten thousand year cableway: Upward 30 yuan/person, downward 20 yuan/person Jinding cableway: Upward 30 yuan/person, downward 20 yuan/person Sightseeing buses and cableways operating hours ● Baoguo Passenger Transport Center Huangwan Tourist Center Upward departure time is 6:00, closing time is 16:00 ● Leidongping Bus Terminal Downward last departure time is 18:00 ● Jinding Cableway operation time is 6:00-18:00 ● Wannian Cableway operation time is 7:30-18:00 Warm reminder: The above time is adjusted in real time according to the number of tourists The above is a complete guide for hiking and climbing Mount Emei, hoping to be helpful to you. During the process of hiking and mountain climbing, it is important to plan your itinerary according to your physical strength and time, pay attention to safety, protect the environment, and enjoy the fun of hiking and mountain climbing1. Hiking Route 1
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