Mount Emei in Winter: Snow, Temples and the Golden Summit
Plan a winter visit to Mount Emei around snowy forest walks, the Golden Summit and temples, with sensible options for transport, overnight stays and hot springs.
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Plan a winter visit to Mount Emei around snowy forest walks, the Golden Summit and temples, with sensible options for transport, overnight stays and hot springs.
How to plan a Mount Emei trip: trains and driving from Chengdu, sleeping at the base, Qiliping or the summit, food in Leshan and on the mountain, shuttle and cableway logistics, and two- and three-day itineraries.
A practical two-day route up Emei Shan and back down through its temple valleys, with notes on lodging, weather and transport.
A practical guide to staying a night or two at Baoguo Temple: vegetarian meals in the refectory, evening chanting, early meditation, an introduction to Emei martial arts, and the mountain routes that follow.