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Emei Mountain Travel Guide

I. Basic Information
Location: Emei Mountain City, Leshan, Sichuan Province
Elevation: Highest peak Wanfo Summit at 3,099 meters
Features: Buddhist sacred site, natural landscapes, rich flora and fauna
Best seasons: Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October)

II. Main Attractions
1. Golden Summit Scenic Area
- Golden Summit Buddha: 48-meter-tall Samantabhadra statue
- Viewing Platform: Perfect for cloud seas, sunrise, and Buddha's halo
- Huazang Temple: Highest temple on Emei Mountain

2. Wannian Temple
- Beamless Brick Hall: Architectural treasure from Ming Dynasty
- Bronze Samantabhadra: Cast during Northern Song Dynasty

3. Qingyin Pavilion
- Double Bridge Clear Sound: Where two streams converge
- Beautiful scenery with mountains and waters

4. Yixiantian (One Line Sky)
- Canyon landscape
- Great spot for hiking

5. Baoguo Temple
- Emei Mountain's largest temple
- Buddhist culture exhibition center

III. Recommended Routes
1. One-day Route
Baoguo Temple - Fuhu Temple - Qingyin Pavilion - Yixiantian - Wannian Temple

2. Two-day Route
Day 1: Baoguo Temple - Fuhu Temple - Qingyin Pavilion
Day 2: Wannian Temple - Xixiang Pool - Golden Summit

3. In-depth Tour (3-4 days)
Complete hiking experience along the entire mountain trail

IV. Transportation Guide
1. External Transportation
- High-speed Rail: About 1.5 hours from Chengdu East Station to Emei Mountain Station
- Bus: Direct buses from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station

2. Scenic Area Transportation
- Sightseeing Bus: Goes to Leidongping
- Cable Car: From Jieyin Temple to Golden Summit

V. Food Recommendations
1. Emei Tofu Brain
2. Ye'er Ba (Leaf Cake)
3. Emei Vegetarian Cuisine
4. Spring Water Tofu Pudding
5. Emei Snow Buds (Tea)

VI. Accommodation Suggestions
1. Mountain Base Area: Near Baoguo Temple, many options
2. Mid-mountain Area: Near Qingyin Pavilion and Wannian Temple
3. Summit Area: Near Golden Summit, convenient for watching sunrise

VII. Important Notes
1. Mountain temperatures are lower, dress warmly
2. Bring rain gear during rainy season
3. Some paths are steep, wear comfortable shoes
4. Respect Buddhist culture, maintain quietness
5. Protect the environment, don't litter

VIII. Ticket Information
Peak season (January 16-December 14): CNY 160
Off-season (December 15-January 15): CNY 110
Sightseeing bus: CNY 90 (round trip)
Golden Summit cable car: CNY 120 (round trip)