Emei Mountain Hiking Guide! Brutal/Lazy/Family 3 Major Routes

Tired of the crowds at popular spots? Sick of copy-paste check-in photos on your social feed? This time, try something different—the Emei Mountain hiking summit challenge! Both advanced & lazy versions available~ Don’t wait until the guide is everywhere, while few know, quickly grab a buddy and go!
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For hotel accommodation, I chose Mountain Hotel, located at the foot of Emei Mountain, just right for the hiking start point. After walking the mountain trails for over ten hours, you can dive into a natural hot spring private bath♨️, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing “Luofeng Clear Clouds,” shadows of trees swaying, tea smoke curling—at this moment, the “toughness” of Emei Mountain is worth it!
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🚶‍♀️ Must-save hiking routes (choose based on your stamina!)
1️⃣ 【Brutal Version · Difficulty 5 stars】(29km total, 2529m ascent🔥)
Baoguo Temple → Leiyin Temple → 99 Bends → Washing Elephant Pool → Golden Summit
✨ Highlights: Explore Xianfeng Temple, Elephant Pool by moonlight, Golden Summit sea of clouds and Buddha light.
⚠️ Warning: The 99 Bends “cures stubbornness,” hiking poles + knee pads are lifesavers!
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2️⃣ 【Light Luxury Version · Halfway Boost】(Save effort, avoid pitfalls!)
Qingyin Pavilion → Wannian Temple → Xixin Place → Huayan Peak → Washing Elephant Pool → Golden Summit (17km total)
✅ Recommended for hotel stays! Reach the Zen mountain lodge for a hot spring soak at dusk as a reward, Ferragamo bath set heals sore muscles🛁
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3️⃣ 【Family Kid-Friendly Route】(Easy, comfortable + safe monkey watching🐒)
Baoguo Temple Station → Wuxian Hill → Qingyin Pavilion → One Line Sky → Ecological Monkey Area
⚠️ Hide food in your bag in the monkey area! Hiking poles mark safe distance (5 RMB each at the foot of the mountain)
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🎒 Hiking survival checklist × hotel super support
• Must-have gear: Non-slip hiking shoes (mossy stone steps are super slippery!), windbreaker (Golden Summit strong wind alert), power bank (no outlets along the way)
• Hidden hotel services:
▪️ Free shuttle from high-speed rail station → ditch transfer anxiety 🚄
▪️ Charging stations for electric vehicles: a blessing for EV users⚡️
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How to book the hotel⁉️
Send [111] for 24h online room reservation
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