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Brief introduction of Emei Mountain

1, Emei Mountain, also known as Emei Mountain, is located in the southwest of Sichuan Basin, in Emei Mountain, Sichuan Province. The scenic area is 1.54 square kilometers, and the highest peak, Wanfo Peak, is 3099 meters above sea level. Jinding (3079.3m), where Huazang Temple, a Buddhist holy place, is located, is the highest point of Emei Mountain tourism. It is a famous Buddhist and Taoist mountain and tourist resort, and is known as "Emei is the best in the world". It is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, with about 26 temples, among which eight temples (Guobao Temple, Khufu Temple, Yin Qing Pavilion, Wannian Temple, Hongchunping Temple, Xianfeng Temple, Xixiangchi Scenic Area and Huazang Temple) are more important, and Buddhist activities are frequent. It is said to be the Dojo of Pu Xian in Buddhism. 1982, Emei Mountain was approved by the State Council as the first batch of national-level scenic spots in the name of Emei Mountain Scenic Spot. 199665438+On February 6th, Emei Mountain-Leshan Giant Buddha, as a dual cultural and natural heritage, was listed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. In 2007, Mount Emei was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A-level tourist attraction.

Mount Emei is located near the mysterious 30 north latitude, which is located in the southwest of Sichuan Province. Since ancient times, it has been called "Pu Xian, the eldest son of Buddha, Emei, the leader of the mountain". Emei Mountain is rich in natural heritage and is known as the natural "plant kingdom", "animal paradise" and "geological museum". With profound cultural heritage, it is the holy land of Buddhism in China, known as the "Western Heaven" and the Pu Xian Dojo. With its natural landscape and profound Buddhist culture, it has been listed in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List by UNESCO.