Mount Emei is one of the "Four Great Buddhist Mountains in China", the temple of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, and also a world cultural and natural heritage site. It is known for its grandeur, beauty, divinity, and wonder, integrating natural scenery, Buddhist culture, and geological wonders. It is a comprehensive mountain scenic area that combines sacredness and ornamental value.
Low mountain area (from Baoguo Temple to Qingyin Pavilion)
Features: The mountain terrain is gentle, with a focus on cultural temples and stream gardens.
Main attractions:
Baoguo Temple: the first temple at the mountain gate and the Buddhist activity center of Mount Emei.
Fuhu Temple: It is named after the shape of the mountain behind the temple, which looks like a lying tiger. There are five hundred arhats in it.
Shanjue Temple, Leiyin Temple, etc.
Recommendation: Suitable for tourists with limited time or average physical strength to experience the Buddhist atmosphere.
Zhongshan District (from Qingyin Pavilion to Xixiangchi area)
Features: The essence section of natural scenery gathers the most beautiful landscape paintings of Mount Emei.
Core attractions:
Qingyin Pavilion: The first scenic spot on Mount Emei, located at the foot of Niuxin Ridge, where the black and white waters converge at Niuxin Stone, and the sound of waves is pleasant to the ear.
One line of sky: Canyon boardwalk, cliffs on both sides, looking up, only a line of sky light can be seen.
Ecological monkey area: the main area for viewing and interacting with wild Tibetan macaques (pay attention to safety and follow rules).
Hongchunping, Xianfeng Temple, Jiulaodong: Temples are combined with natural landscapes, with dense forests along the way.
High mountain area (from Xixiangchi to Jinding)
Features: High mountain forests, fir forest belts, and finally reaching the Buddhist holy land of Jinding, experiencing the grandeur and magnificence.
Core attractions:
Xixiang Pool: Legend has it that Bodhisattva Samantabhadra once washed elephants here, making it a popular spot for admiring the moon.
Jieyin Hall: The main transit station for taking the Golden Summit Cableway.
Golden Summit (of utmost importance):
The Ten Directions Samantabhadra Golden Statue: Standing 48 meters tall and weighing 660 tons, it is the tallest golden Buddha in the world, solemn and sacred.
Huazang Temple: Jinding Main Temple, bustling with incense.
Jingangzui Sacrificial Cliff: The best location to enjoy the sea of clouds and Buddha's light, with a magnificent and steep scenery.
Viewing platform: When the weather is clear, you can overlook Gongga Snow Mountain and Wawu Mountain.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
