What are the attractions not to be missed when traveling to Mount Emei?

Mount Emei is home to colorful rhododendrons in spring, a summer resort in summer, gorgeous red leaves in autumn, and a dreamland of ice and snow in winter. Each season has its own unique aspect, so what are the attractions not to be missed when traveling to Mount Emei? Come and see my introduction!

1. What are the scenic spots not to be missed in Mount Emei?

1. Watch the sunrise, sea of ??clouds, Buddha light, and holy lantern - Golden Summit

The Golden Summit is 3077 meters above sea level meters, there is a small plain on the top with the Golden Palace and the Golden Buddha. If you are lucky, you can also see the four wonders of Mount Emei: sunrise, sea of ??clouds, Buddha light, and holy lamp.

The statue of Samantabhadra of the Ten Directions is the tallest golden Buddha in the world.

Tips: There are two purposes for going to Mount Emei, either to see the scenery or to worship Buddha. I don’t know if worshiping Buddha in Mount Emei is very effective, but I know that burning incense at the Golden Summit is really expensive. Buying a few can cost hundreds, and if you buy more, it can cost thousands.

Sunset and sea of ??clouds, when the sun is about to set, the last rays of the sunset fall on the sea of ??clouds, golden and very spectacular.

Tips: The weather in winter is relatively stable, with more sunny days and a greater chance of seeing the sunrise and sea of ??clouds.

2. Close contact with monkeys - Emeishan Ecological Monkey Area

Located under Hongchunping and near the "One Line of Sky" on Qingyin Pavilion, it is currently the largest natural wild monkey area in China. Take the scenic bus at the Shanxia Visitor Center or Leidongping and get off at Wannian Temple, which can be reached on foot. There is also a monkey area on the way from Leidongping to Jieyin Hall, but there are relatively few monkeys, so you can't see them every time.

Tips: The monkeys in Mount Emei are not afraid of tourists at all. Be careful of monkeys. Food must be placed in your bag and cannot be exposed or held in your hands, otherwise the monkeys will come and grab it! Remember not to tease the monkeys. !

3. Holy place for prayer - Baoguo Temple

Baoguo Temple is the first temple in Mount Emei, the seat of the Emeishan Buddhist Association, and the center of Buddhist activities in Mount Emei. The entire temple is a typical courtyard building, covering an area of ??more than 60 acres, with one courtyard and one scene, with layers of depth. Every year many people come here to pray.

Ticket: 8 yuan/person

4. Qingyin Pavilion, a model of Buddhist temple garden architecture

Qingyin Pavilion, located at the foot of Niuxin Ridge, 710 meters above sea level, is the most beautiful place in Mount Emei One of the eight major temples, it connects to Hongchunping and Xianfeng Temple on the left, Bailong Cave and Wannian Temple on the right. It is a must-visit place for worshiping and sightseeing on the mountain. Qingyin Pavilion has only one hall, and there is the "Jie Wang Pavilion" in front of it. Although Qingyin Pavilion is small, it has a dangerous terrain, is commanding, and is impressive. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the scenery is beautiful. It is a model of Buddhist temple garden architecture in my country. There are ten sceneries of Mount Emei. One of the "double bridge voiceless".

5. It houses the world’s largest ebony Buddha statue - the Great Buddha Temple

The Great Buddha Temple, formerly known as the Great Buddha Hall, is Asia’s largest ten-direction jungle system of Han Buddhism, integrating meditation and worship. , religious education, religious reception, garden leisure and other functions integrated into one. It contains the world's largest ebony Buddha statue, the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin. Its architecture embodies the essence of Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty and Tang Dynasty architecture, and the architectural styles of the main halls are all the same.

6. Wash away your fatigue - hot springs

There are many hotels at the foot of Mount Emei where you can soak in hot springs. After descending from Mount Emei, taking a dip in the hot springs can wash away your fatigue. In addition, you can ski in Mount Emei every winter. Every winter, the Emeishan Scenic Area will set preferential skiing policies according to different situations to allow tourists to experience more of the winter in Mount Emei. For example, last year: December 1, 2015 to 2016 During March 30, 2020, anyone who purchases tickets for Emeishan Scenic Area at or above half price (including half price) can enjoy 1 hour of free snowboarding with the ticket (except New Year's Day and Spring Festival Golden Week).

7. Leshan Giant Buddha

Leshan Giant Buddha, also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha, is located at the confluence of the Dadu River, Qingyi River and Minjiang River. The Big Buddha is a seated Maitreya Buddha with a height of 71 meters. It is the largest cliff-carved stone statue in China. You can't see the whole picture of the Giant Buddha in Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area. You can take a cruise or go to Sun Island to see the whole picture of the Giant Buddha.

8. Charming Ancient Street - Jiadingfang

Jiadingfang is located outside the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area. It has an ancient street with the historical and cultural charm of "ancient Jiazhou", and the night view is very beautiful. It integrates tourism and shopping, leisure and entertainment, snacks, handicrafts, and local product exhibitions.