Emei Mountain Golden Summit Buddha Light Tour! Autumn Encounter with the Sea of Clouds Sunrise and Spiritual Monkeys

Autumn at Emei Mountain is a symphony of colors and Zen~ From the foot of the mountain to the Golden Summit, the altitude difference of over 2000 meters brings a gradient of autumn colors: the lower mountain forests are fully dyed, the high mountain sea of clouds surges, combined with spiritual monkeys, ancient temples, and hot springs, making it the richest travel experience in western Sichuan!
​✨Three Core Experiences​
​Golden Summit Wonder​: The sea of clouds appears up to 70% in autumn! It is recommended to stay at Leidongping Hotel, take the first cable car to the Golden Summit at dawn, and witness the sacred moment of Buddha Light illuminating the Samantabhadra statue at sunrise.
​Cute Monkey Interaction​: The natural ecological monkey area is concentrated in the Jiulinggang-Hongchunping section; feeding them requires caution! You can hire a local guide (30 RMB/person) to avoid the risk of bag snatching.
​Ancient Temple Autumn Charm​: The three halls of Wannian Temple are stunning when the ginkgo turns yellow, and Qingyin Pavilion’s Black and White Twin Streams with red leaves form an ink painting.
​📅Three-Day Itinerary Plan​
​Day 1​: Baoguo Temple → Fuhu Temple (the 500 Arhat sculptures in the Arhat Hall are impressive) → vegetarian lunch at the temple → afternoon hike to Qingyin Pavilion, stay at a guesthouse near Yixiantian.
​Day 2​: Early morning challenge the Ninety-nine Bends → arrive at Hongchunping by noon → reach Leidongping by evening, soak in the Lingshou Hot Spring to relax.
​Day 3​: Take the cable car to the Golden Summit at 5:30 → watch the sunrise and visit the Ten Thousand Buddha Peak → descend at noon and try Emei tofu pudding.
​🍁Off-the-Beaten-Path Activities​
Photography enthusiasts can join the "Zen Photography Group," with a guide to shoot the Moonlight Sea of Clouds at Washing Elephant Pool.
Bring tea sets to the Wannian Temple tea garden to taste "Bamboo Leaf Green" tea and listen to monks talk about the unity of Zen and tea.
​Transportation​: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Emei Mountain Station (1 hour), then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus directly to the entrance.
​Tickets​: 160 RMB + sightseeing bus 90 RMB + Golden Summit cable car 120 RMB (package tickets recommended).

Post by JonasJacobsen | Oct 20, 2025