Mount Emei in winter is a place full of charm. You can hike on snow-covered mountain roads and experience the art of ice and snow; You can watch the sunrise, sea of clouds, rime and other beautiful scenery on the top of the golden roof, and experience the atmosphere of fairyland; You can stay in the monastery, listen to the morning bell and dusk drums, and appreciate the wisdom of Buddhism; You can also soak in the hot springs at the foot of the mountain and enjoy a comfortable relaxation. There is everything you could want to make your winter trip full of surprises and warmth.
If you want to come to Mount Emei, you need to make the following preparations:
Choose the right mode of transportation. Mount Emei is about 160 kilometers from Chengdu and can be reached by high-speed train, car or plane. The fastest high-speed rail only takes 1 hour, the car takes about 3 hours, and the plane needs to go to Leshan Airport, and then transfer to the car for about 1 hour. After arriving at Mount Emei, you can take the bus or cable car in the scenic area, or you can choose to hike up the mountain, and arrange the itinerary according to your preferences and physical strength.
Get your winter gear ready. Winter temperatures on Mount Emei are low, and there is often snow on the summit, so you need to bring warm clothes, gloves, hats, etc. At the same time, you also need to prepare some non-slip tools, such as crampons, bamboo poles, etc., in case you slip on the snow. In addition, you can also bring a thermos mug, towels, snacks, etc., in case you need them.
Learn about the characteristics of Mount Emei. Mount Emei is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, with a long history and rich culture. There are many temples on the mountain, the most famous of which are Baoguo Temple, Wannian Temple, Huazang Temple, etc., where you can visit Buddha statues, ** cultural relics, etc., and feel the charm of Buddhism. The natural landscape of Mount Emei is also very spectacular, especially the four wonders on the golden roof: sunrise, sea of clouds, Buddha light and holy lamp, which are breathtaking. Mount Emei also has some special activities, such as skiing, snow cross-country, ice lantern exhibitions, etc., so that you can have fun in winter.
Next, I will recommend a two-day and one-night winter Emei Mountain tourist route for you, I hope you can like it:
Day 1: Depart from Chengdu in the morning, take the high-speed rail to Emeishan Station, and then take the bus to Emeishan Scenic Area. In the scenic area, you can choose to take a bus or cable car directly to the Golden Dome, or you can choose to hike up the mountain, enjoying the mountain roads, temples, snow scenery and more along the way. If you choose to hike, you can start from Qingyin Pavilion, pass through Wannian Temple, Huayanding, Jiulinggang, Xixiangchi and other places to reach Lei Dongping, and then take the cable car or walk to Jinding. The trail is about 30 kilometers long and takes almost 20 hours to reach the top, so you'll need to have plenty of stamina and patience. If you choose to take the bus or cable car, you can get off along the way to visit some scenic spots, such as Baoguo Temple, Qingyin Pavilion, Yiyitian, Wannian Temple, etc., or you can walk around Lei Dongping. Once you reach the Golden Dome, you can find a suitable spot and wait for the sunrise to arrive. If you're lucky, you can see the sunrise rising from the sea of clouds, illuminating the golden statue of Fugen Bodhisattva, which is very spectacular. You can also see rime, a natural phenomenon of ice crystals covering the branches of trees, which is very beautiful. On top of the golden roof, you can also visit Huazang Temple, which is a golden bronze temple that is very ornate. You can also go to the Cliff of Sacrifice, which is a very steep cliff. At the top of the Golden Dome, you can choose to stay in a monastery or a hotel and experience the night at the top of the mountain.
Day 2: After waking up in the morning, you can continue to enjoy the scenery of the Golden Dome, and if you are lucky, you can also see the Buddha's light and holy lamps, which are an optical phenomenon and very magical. You can then choose to take the cable car or walk down the mountain, enjoying different scenery along the way. After descending the mountain, you can take the bus back to the base of the mountain and find a hot spring hotel to enjoy a comfortable bath. The hot springs of Mount Emei are natural and have a good health effect, which can eliminate your fatigue and relax your body and mind. In the hot spring hotel, you can also taste the special food of Mount Emei, such as tofu brain, hot and sour noodles, glutinous rice cakes, etc., which are very authentic. In the evening, you can rest at the hotel or go to see the ice lantern exhibition, which is an art carved out of ice in various shapes, which is very beautiful, and the decoration of the lights, which is very romantic.
Mount Emei This is the winter Mount Emei tourist route I recommend for you, I hope you can like it. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me. I can also provide you with more information and services to make your trip more perfect. Thank you for your interest and have a great trip!