What are the things to note when traveling to Mount Emei?

Things to note when traveling to Mount Emei

1) Cold protection: The highest altitude of Mount Emei is 3,099 meters, with a relative height of more than 2,500 meters (the altitude of Emeishan City below the mountain is only 420 meters) ), the vertical difference is large, and the temperature is often about 10°C lower than at the bottom of the mountain, so climbers need to prepare early to keep out the cold (cotton coats are also available for rent at Golden Summit).

2) Rainproof: The clouds are low and the fog is thick in Mount Emei. The drizzle comes and goes all day long, so climbers should prepare appropriate rain gear (lightweight plastic film raincoats are preferred).

3) Anti-slip: Some road sections in Mount Emei are very slippery and dangerous. Visitors should pay special attention to safety and should not wear bare-soled or hard-soled shoes.

4) When joining a tour group for a one-day tour of Mount Emei, you must ask clearly about the travel route, because there are A and B routes in the local area. A route only visits the Golden Summit, and B The route is to visit Zhongshan District Wannian Temple, Bailong Cave, Qingyin Pavilion, Yixiantian, Monkey Theater Area and other scenic spots. To fully explore Mount Emei, it will take about two to three days.

5) There are unlicensed and certified tour guides in the local area. The unlicensed tour guide will be caught by the inspectors, and then another certified tour guide will be sent, which will delay the tour time.

6) It takes about two and a half hours to drive up the mountain. The end point is "Leidongping" instead of "Golden Summit". It is 15 miles to walk from Leidongping to Golden Summit. Special note: Do not rent a coat in Leidongping, as it will increase your mountaineering burden.

7) Accommodation in Jinding is not very expensive, usually more than ￥20. You can stay in "Woyun Nunnery" or ordinary hotels, such as "Woshu Nunnery". It is recommended to stay in "703 TV Station Guesthouse" "And "Weather Station Guesthouse" and "Golden Summit Hotel" are in better condition, but more expensive.

8) You can buy seasonal new tea in spring and summer. There are some tea specialty stores on both sides of the mountain road and in the city of Emei. To prevent accidentally buying old tea from previous years, brew it and drink it before buying it.

9) Emei’s “spirit monkeys” live in groups and are very naughty. Do not tease them at will to avoid harm.

10) The altitude of Jinding is about 3,000 meters. People with high blood pressure and heart disease should not climb too high. Women should wear flat shoes and not long skirts.

11) Pay attention to safety when getting on and off the cable car. The Golden Summit Cableway has a time limit, so please plan your time accordingly.

12) For safety reasons, self-driving cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area in winter. In summer, cars with less than 22 seats can drive directly into the scenic area. However, because there are many curves in the scenic area, please pay attention to safety.

13) Mount Emei Scenic Area implements a sightseeing bus system. Tourists can take the sightseeing bus to Wannian Temple, Leidongping and other places. They can get on and off at any time. The ticket price is 60 yuan.

14) Do not light fires in the wild, throw cigarette butts everywhere, and beware of fires.

15) It is best to have expert guidance when buying local specialties. Do not buy furs and monkey bones from nationally protected animals.

16) Pay attention to safety when staying and traveling by car. Some temples are habitable and cheap, but the conditions are poor in all aspects.

17) Carry rain gear, flashlight and commonly used medicines (diarrhea, motion sickness medicine, external trauma medicine and anti-mosquito spray, etc.).

18) Pay attention to cold protection and dietary hygiene.

19) Mount Emei has a high altitude, and the temperature in midsummer is only about 10 degrees, so you must pay attention to cold protection (cotton coats are available for rent on the mountain).

20) Chengdu North Passenger Transport Center and Xinnanmen Station have regular buses to Leshan and Emeishan. There are various types of buses, and there is usually a bus in about half an hour. Emei,

Zigong and Leshan are all connected by expressways, with several buses running between them every day.

21) Yibin, Luzhou and Chongqing all have ships to Leshan.

22) The best time to view Mount Emei:

Sunrise in summer: 6:00, winter: 7:00

Sea of ??clouds in the morning: 9:00-10: 00 PM: 3:00-4:00

Fo Guang Morning: 9:00-10:00 PM: 3:00-4:00

Rhododendron viewing from the end of April to May Viewing azaleas at Ten Thousand Buddhas Peak should be from May to June every year

Appreciating red leaves in October

Playing in the snow and skiing from November to March

Cooling off the summer heat Playing Monkey June-September