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What province and city is Mount Emei?

Mount Emei is located in Emeishan City, Leshan City, Sichuan Province. The scenic area covers an area of ??154 square kilometers. The highest peak, Wanfoding, is 3099.5 meters above sea level. The terrain is steep and the scenery is beautiful. It has the reputation of being "the most beautiful in the world". It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national key scenic spot, and a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction.

Mount Emei has a diverse climate and rich vegetation. There are more than 3,000 species of plants, including rare tree species in the world. There are many monkeys along the mountain road, and they often form groups to beg for food from tourists, which is a major feature of Mount Emei. Mount Emei is one of the holy places for learning immortality and cultivating Taoism in ancient times. It is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. As the dojo of Samantabhadra, it mainly worships Samantabhadra. There are about 26 temples, eight of which are important, and Buddhist services are frequent.

The Yanshan Movement at the end of the Mesozoic Era in Chinese geological history established the outline of the geological structure of Mount Emei. The Himalayan Movement during the Neotectonic Period and the accompanying uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau created Mount Emei. In 1982, Mount Emei was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national scenic spots in the name of Sichuan Emeishan Scenic Area. In 1996, Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha were both listed as world cultural and natural heritage sites. In 2007, Mount Emei Scenic Area was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A tourist attraction, representing the highest level of Chinese tourist attractions and a world-class boutique tourist attraction.

Emeishan High-speed Railway Station is the terminal station of the southern section of the Chengdu-Mianle Intercity Railway and leads directly to the Emeishan Scenic Area. It only takes 15 minutes to reach Leshan High-speed Railway Station, achieving seamless connection between Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha.