Xianfeng Temple

Xianfeng Temple, founded in the 18th year of the Zhiyuan reign of the Yuan Dynasty (1281 AD), was then known as Yanqing Temple. Located at the foot of Xianfeng Rock at an altitude of 1,752 meters, it faces Huayan Peak and leans against Jiulao Peak. In the 40th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1612 AD), Zen Master Benjiong rebuilt it and renamed it Xianfeng Zen Forest. It was destroyed by fire in the 16th year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty (1643 AD). In the 44th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1779 AD), Monks Tai'an and Yusheng rebuilt it and named it "Xianfeng Temple," a name it still uses today. The temple's roof, entirely clad in tin tiles and aluminum sheets, stands out against the lush green of ancient vines and trees, earning it the nickname "Jade in the Sea of Azure."

It is well worth a visit, the place with the most fairy air in the whole mountain.

Xianfeng Temple is one of the eight major temples in Mount Emei, also known as Xianfeng Zen Temple. It is 1,725 meters above sea level. The view here is very broad and you can overlook the entire Emeishan plain.

This is the largest temple we've visited, offering accommodation and vegetarian meals. I heard the nearby Jiulao Cave is especially worth exploring. A friend said the section from Xianfeng Temple to Yuxian Temple offers the most beautiful scenery in Emei.

Xianfeng Temple is built in a valley, with mountains in front and behind. After considering for a long time, I finally decided to live here, but the conditions are really poor. I have never stayed in a temple before, and I always feel that there is a more sacred feeling in the temple. I dare not "act rashly" in it. I even feel that speaking loudly is disrespectful to the gods, so I felt very depressed that night.

Breakfast in the temple costs 20 yuan per person. Although it is a bit expensive, it is good to have something to eat under such conditions. They also rely on carrying things up step by step, which is really not easy.

The map I checked before said that you would pass by Jiulao Cave, but in fact, it is not the case. Going to Jiulao Cave is a branch after arriving at Xianfeng Temple.

Xianfeng Temple was my favorite temple on this trip. After climbing up from the memorial archway, there is a spacious dam. Above the dam is another one, and then on the next level is the temple. This should be a large open space in the mountain. In short, when I arrived at this place, I felt relaxed and open-minded.

Xianfeng Temple is full of hydrangeas, and they were in full bloom when we visited. This is one of the reasons why I like this place.

In addition, there is a helipad here, so you can imagine how spacious it is. The temple staff said that a one-way flight costs 1800 yuan, and a round trip is 3600 yuan. You can fly directly from the foot of the mountain, which seems very cool.

Halfway up the mountain, after climbing the stairs for a long time, we arrived at a small temple.

The most beautiful section of the road is from Xianfeng Temple to Xixiangchi. The trees begin to show colors, yellow and green, with mottled shadows. Coupled with the blue sky, white clouds, breeze and birdsong, it seems far away from the hustle and bustle and relaxing and pleasant.

In the dining hall behind Xianfeng Temple, you can enjoy Arhat Rice, which costs 30 yuan per person and is all you can eat. It's said to be available only on the 15th and 30th days of the lunar calendar. It's a stew of over 10 ingredients, seasoned with just oil and salt, but lightly seasoned, allowing you to savor the original flavors. The staff and monks all eat this. Stir-fried dishes are also available, such as stir-fried bitter melon, for 25 yuan per serving. While it may seem expensive, it won't seem so after traversing the mountain path, as everything is carried up by hand.

Went to the most magical place in Mount Emei,

When people come, the fairy mountain appears; when people leave, the fairy mountain hides.

The most authentic experience

A temple where you can rest and stay during your hike.

Xianfeng Temple, located at an altitude of 1,752 meters, gets its name from the Xianfeng Rock adjacent to it. In front of the temple, towering ancient trees create a dense and lush scene. Behind the temple, Changshou Rock rises high into the clouds. Facing it, Huayan Peak resembles a jade screen.

This dilapidated temple built on the mountain does not have the most beautiful scenery or the longest history, but it is my unique memory.

At night, when it rains heavily, here, the only thing that wakes you up is the sound of rain, not the noise of cars speeding past, and you feel more peaceful in your heart.

In the early morning, when you push open the door and step on the old wooden floor, the creaking sound is the most beautiful melody.

Standing on the corridor and gazing out, a thin layer of morning mist covered the mountains and houses. The air was filled with the unique fragrance of wooden buildings. Raindrops fell on the eaves, as if accompanying the sound of bells and chanting...

I drank tea and had meals, listened to the wind and rain and slept. Liking you is my exclusive memory.

There is a temple where you can stay. The third stop on the west line is 12 kilometers. There is a place called Ninety-Nine Turns in the middle. It is very difficult!

After passing Xianfeng Temple, it is downhill. You can stay in the hotel and have vegetarian meals.

This is a rest stop. It is a relatively good rest stop. It is quite big and much better than Yuxian Temple.

Located deep in the mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist, it seems that just like the name of the temple, this is where immortals live.

I climbed in winter and the scenery here is pretty average.

The scenery of the temples along the way is nice...

The name is nice too. I saw the Big Dipper when I woke up in the morning. The moon was hanging behind the temple. I took a few pictures and then set off under the stars. As for the accommodation conditions, we stayed in an 8-person room. There was no electric blanket and the bed was a little wet. I suggested bringing a sleeping bag. There were enough sockets in the room. It was a wooden house with no soundproofing. The restaurant served porridge and steamed buns in the morning and à la carte dishes at noon and in the evening. The toilet was quite far away, so I suggested not drinking water at night. There was hot water available, so I could brush my teeth, wash my face and feet to relieve the fatigue of the day.

This temple is OK, at least better than Taiziping. If you go there in the summer, you can see the stars. Their staff said that there is only spring and winter in this half-mountain, and the climate is pleasant. It is very quiet if you go there in the off-season.

It is a temple on the mountain. You can take a rest inside when you are tired of climbing.

We stayed here that night. The conditions in the multi-person room were really average, and the food was also average. After all, it was on the mountain, and there was Jiulao Cave next to it. It was worth a visit.

Xianfeng Temple, located at the foot of Xianfeng Rock in Mount Emei, Sichuan, was formerly known as Ciyan Temple. It is 1,725 meters above sea level and faces the Huayan Peak. The temple was first founded in the 18th year of the Yuan Dynasty (1281 AD) as a small nunnery. In the early Ming Dynasty, the temple had a Sutra Library dedicated to storing the Tripitaka bestowed by Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty. In the 40th year of the Wanli reign (1612 AD), Zen Master Benjiong expanded it into a large temple and named it "Xianfeng Zen Forest". It was destroyed by fire in the 16th year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty (1643 AD). In the 44th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1779 AD), Tai'an and Monk Yusheng rebuilt it and named it "Xianfeng Temple" and it is still used today.

I cried for a while before walking from Hongchunping to Xianfeng Temple. Outside the temple, it was very quiet, with blue flowers blooming.

The route to Mount Emei is very long, and we were very tired by the time we arrived at Xianfeng Temple.

We collected hot water at Xianfeng Temple. Staying hydrated is key when climbing. We finished our two bottles of water and a kettle of water before we were halfway up. However, the temple used boiling water, and we had an iron kettle, which is used to collect hot water in summer... It was perfect.

There are monkeys at the hot water collection point, little monkeys. I’m not afraid of them, on the contrary, I like them very much. They are just too naughty and full of energy, jumping around non-stop.

We stayed at Xianfeng Temple, and the conditions were really average. 150/room, public showers and toilets. You have to boil water yourself 24 hours a day. The room was very small and simple. It was very noisy when you went to the toilet at night, and the soundproofing was not very good. But the surrounding scenery was very beautiful. Vegetarian meals were provided in the morning and evening. There was no phone and reservations could not be made. I think it is necessary to bring children to experience local life after living in the city for a long time. You can see how small and broken the room is. I can't even stretch my legs straight because they are against the wall. The wall is also broken and there is no soundproofing at all. I can hear the voices of the neighbors talking and the sounds of people walking in the corridor clearly. So for this price of 150, you can't expect anything! It's good to have a place to stay. I only worry about whether there will be rats coming in at night.

Hot water is available 24 hours a day and there are shower rooms.

We climbed up at noon, so we brought two bottles of water with us, which we drank up this time. We had lunch here. The temple food was all vegetarian, but it tasted good. We were so hungry that we ate two big bowls of rice.

There is a small shop in Xianfeng Temple that sells water cheaper than outside, so we bought two bottles of Nongfu Spring and a cup of boiled water and continued on our way.

We thought that our plan to have a vegetarian meal at Xianfeng Temple at noon would definitely be dashed. The vendors at the door were also inviting us to eat there. Later, we still did not give up and went into the temple to take a look. We found that there was still a restaurant there. It had been renovated and was no different from an ordinary small restaurant.

You can get water at the place where you eat, so it is best to bring a cup when you go to Mount Emei. The water on the mountain is still a little expensive. There is no way. The water here is boiled in gas tanks carried on your back, so you have to pay for water at the shops along the way. It should also be mentioned that there are not many toilets along the Emei Mountain, and the facilities are super simple.

After eating in Mount Emei, I found that the small restaurants here love to add MSG to their dishes, so if you don’t like it, you must tell the boss in advance!!!

At noon, we had a vegetarian meal at Xianfeng Temple! Four dishes, one soup, and as much rice as you want!

Xianfeng Temple is a must-pass route on one of the routes to Mount Emei. I don’t have many requirements for the facilities at this location, they are just average.

Xianfeng Temple is a stop on the entire Emeishan itinerary. It is a very important stop for us. Because the snow is thick in winter, we will register some mountain entry information when we set out from Xianfeng Temple to avoid any accidents during the climb.

Besides, this is the first stop where you should wear ice grips and shoes when going up the mountain. In short: be safe! Be safe! Be safe! Be safe!

This is where tourists register for mountain climbing, and it is also the place where I first saw monkeys when I climbed Mount Emei.

Finally I saw the monkeys. At first it was a little monkey. He was very cautious when feeding. Later, when the big monkey came, he didn't dare to pick up the food even if I threw it to him. The hierarchy of the monkeys is very standardized.

There are also many monkeys in Xianfeng Temple, but they are not as wild.

I chose to stay at Xianfeng Temple. It was shrouded in fog when I arrived, and since I have a poor sense of direction, I spent a long time searching for the temple gate. The accommodations were average, but I felt like you could shower. There was a bathroom in the courtyard, but I didn't use it for fear of catching a cold. The price for food and accommodation was reasonable, considering I went there during the off-season. Many of the rooms are converted temples, and the dorm I stayed in was right next to the main hall. From evening until morning, I didn't see a single monk. I wonder if we were just there to host the guests, and the monks were annoyed by our disorder.

Xianfeng Temple offers accommodation, and the conditions seemed quite good. We arrived at noon, so we just toured the area and didn't stay. Xianfeng Temple also has food stalls, offering stir-fries and instant noodles. The Pocari Sweat (Pulse) is also quite cheap, much cheaper than the smaller shops along the way. I think it was 8 yuan, but I can't remember exactly.

Finally arrived at Xianfeng Temple. I started climbing at 12:00 PM and arrived here a little after 6:00 AM. Yuxian Temple still had over an hour to go, and it was raining, so I decided to stay here. Behind the temple is Jiulao Cave. The main hall of Xianfeng Temple is the God of Wealth Hall, where you can worship the God of Wealth. I heard from locals that it's a frequent visitor. Here's the Xianfeng Temple breakfast, 10 yuan per person. Three all-you-can-eat items: kimchi, steamed buns, and porridge. The steamed buns were really filling and delicious, without any leavening agents. I was completely stuffed after eating three.

The snow made Xianfeng Temple look particularly solemn. The wide square in front of the temple was covered with snow, which was like a fairyland on earth. When the little yellow cat in Xianfeng Temple saw me sitting down, it went straight into my arms, which surprised me. Aren’t cats all proud princesses?

We were exhausted and tired, and finally arrived at Xianfeng Temple. We were almost paralyzed. We replenished our energy here and continued on our journey.

Do you have the feeling of being in an ancient temple deep in the mountains, so quiet and peaceful, with bluestone floors, towering ancient trees, bells lingering in the valley, and birds singing in your ears?

Xianfeng Temple houses the God of Wealth Hall (housing the Taoist statue of Zhao Gongming), the Main Hall, and the Relic Hall (housing a bronze relic pagoda).

A set of incense at Xianfeng Temple costs 35 yuan, which includes 3 incense sticks and 2 candles. The administrator will teach you how to burn incense. We each bought a set and came to worship. Special note: there is a very responsible administrator here.

We finally arrived at our accommodation, Xianfeng Temple. While the temple's accommodations weren't particularly good, and it was already 4 p.m., leaving us plenty of time to reach Yuxian Temple or Xixiangchi, as the team leader, seeing our team members were exhausted and some were injured, we decided to rest here! Xianfeng Temple has quite a few guest rooms. We stayed in the cheapest, an 8-person room, which was just right for the eight of us. At 50 yuan per person, the wooden beds were damp and had a strong woody smell, but it was tolerable. The soundproofing wasn't great. The temple has a cafeteria, but it only serves vegetarian food. Dinner is 25 yuan per person, all you can eat, but you have to finish your dish before you can order more. This prompted a few of us to eat like crazy, just to get another serving of shredded potatoes. The wood ear mushrooms and shredded potatoes were quite tasty. While the other dishes weren't as good, we devoured them and enjoyed our meal.

The other conditions at Xianfeng Temple are quite good. You can do self-service laundry, there is a hot water room, the public toilets and bathrooms are very clean, and the bathrooms are comfortable to take a shower. We are quite satisfied with these. The next morning, breakfast was 10 yuan per person, and it was also all-you-can-eat. There were kimchi, mixed cucumbers, steamed buns, and peanut porridge. I highly recommend the mixed cucumber and peanut porridge, which tasted especially good! After breakfast, I connected the hot water.

In front of the temple lies a spacious plaza, its tiles mottled with patches of moss, revealing the vicissitudes of time. Looking out, towering ancient trees, lush and leafy, rise to the horizon. To the right rear of the temple lies an ancient cave, known as Jiulao Cave. Legend has it that this is where Emperor Xuanyuan met the Nine Emperors.

The left line is a must-pass place when going up the mountain. The vegetarian food here is delicious and starts at 11:30 am. The water in the store is very cheap and you can replenish it here.

In early December, two classmates and I set out from Qingyin Pavilion early in the morning and finally reached this place after a long day of climbing. I love snow, and the word "tired" couldn't begin to describe how exhausted I felt all the way here. But once we arrived, faced with such beautiful scenery and the thick snow, we instantly felt rejuvenated and full of energy! The excitement was indescribable! When we arrived, besides a few women selling things, it was just the three of us, and someone had built a snowman. So cute! We played for a bit, grabbed some water, and continued on our way!

Xianfeng Temple is my favorite temple, not because it is the temple of the God of Wealth, but because it stands in the midst of snow, so quiet and peaceful, and the sun shines on my body, making me feel warm. I just love it for some reason! Hehe!

The road from Hongchunping to Xianfeng Temple is the most difficult, and the post stations are basically deserted at this time.

At this time, my legs started to feel very heavy, and I basically took ten steps and rested for fifteen seconds.

At the end of the holiday, there was almost no one on the mountain. I was actually quite panicked at the time, and my cell phone had no signal.

At this time, you have to believe in yourself, and there is no turning back.

Xianfeng Temple was a relatively large temple we encountered on our way up the mountain, a renowned temple on Mount Emei. We stayed there for the night, content with simply having a place to stay, regardless of the accommodations. The temple also offered vegetarian meals, which was a welcome relief after a day of climbing. This area, located in the Zhongshan District of Mount Emei, offers stunning scenery. Listening to the morning bells and evening drums, and the distant Buddhist chanting, it felt like entering a fairyland.

Xianfeng Temple is a bit deserted and there are almost no people.

Xianfeng Temple also provides vegetarian meals and accommodation. If you have enough time on the first day, it is recommended to stay at Xianfeng Temple on the first night. The scenery here is more beautiful and the journey on the second day will not be too tiring.

The place where Zhao Gongming cultivated himself was Xianfeng Temple. It is said to bring wealth, so one must bow down to it sincerely.

After three hours of unremitting efforts, we arrived at Xianfeng Temple at 1 pm. At this time, all tourists going up the mountain were required to show their identity documents for registration.

There are towering ancient trees in front of the temple and longevity rock behind the temple reaching into the clouds. The Huayan Peak in front is like a jade screen, with white clouds floating around from time to time, just like a refreshing landscape painting.

The scenery along the way is very nice. Tourists walk through very dense and tall forests. From the roadside signs, we know that the area from Hongchunping to Xianfeng Temple is a subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest belt, with nearly 50 species of herbaceous plants such as Podocarpus, Yellow Heart Night-jasmine, Phoebe, Cypress, Collarwood, Red fennel, Michelia emblica, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cyclobalanopsis truncatum, and Camphor tree. It is a typical and complete subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest belt.

Xianfeng Temple is located on a hill. No matter which direction you come from, you have to climb the hill, so there are many people taking a rest.

Temples on Mount Emei don't take reservations; check-in is on a first-come, first-served basis. We arrived early, so we booked a triple room for 240 yuan. It was a simple room, but it had an electric blanket and a public bathing area where you could enjoy a nice, hot shower. It was a luxury. The temple restaurant lets you order dishes a la carte, each dish costing 18 yuan, but the taste was just okay.

The "standard room" in Xianfeng Temple, which costs 240 yuan per room, is so dilapidated that it cannot be more dilapidated. The windows are leaky, it is very humid, and the entire room is made of wood.

We stayed at Xianfeng Temple that night. The four-person room cost 280 yuan. There was no TV, no air conditioning, and not even an electric blanket. Luckily, my companion had a hair dryer with him to dry his coat, hat, and shoes. We skipped the vegetarian meal at the temple for dinner, opting instead for a five-dish, soup-and-snack set in a small pavilion outside. The price was quite steep, with a plate of sausages costing 50 yuan. Afterward, we soaked our feet to ward off the cold. Then, wrapped in blankets, the four of us took turns playing Landlord (a card game). We were having a blast until someone knocked on the door to announce a water leak downstairs. It turned out they'd been washing their feet and spilled water, leaving the floorboards cracked. We continued to play until someone knocked on the door and asked us to keep our voices down. Finally, unable to hold back any longer, I was the first to go to bed.

I had read online guides saying that accommodation and meals in temples were very cheap, but the room we stayed in was a triple room, 80 yuan per person, a wooden building, a wooden bed, and a damp quilt. Although there was an electric blanket, it was of no use at all. I also want to say that one key can open the doors of all the rooms. Temples nowadays are really good at making money. However, it was a good experience to stay in a temple for the first time. Listening to the bells ringing and getting up the next day was also a good experience.

The vegetarian dishes in the temple are 18 yuan for stir-fried dishes and 15 yuan for soup. They are also carried up the mountain bit by bit by people, so they are a bit expensive. Breakfast is 10 yuan per person, which includes porridge and steamed buns to fill you up.

Xianfeng Temple is the last available place to stay on your first night—you can't stay at Yuxian Temple any further, so you'll have to go to Jiulinggang. Accommodation at Xianfeng Temple is quite basic (though it's mid-mountain...). A single room costs 120 yuan per night, with a shared bathroom and toilet, and hot water (private bathrooms with showers are 280 yuan). Put down your backpack, take a hot shower, and go to sleep.

Xianfeng Temple, a famous temple on Mount Emei, belongs to the Zhongshan District of Mount Emei, where you can also enjoy the Emei Sea of Clouds

This is a larger temple in Mount Emei and can provide accommodation.