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Mount Emei Ticket Booking
Mount Emei, Sichuan Province
From CNY140/US$20 per person
Highlights:
  • Sacred Buddhist site with ancient temples and the dazzling Golden Summit.
  • Wildlife hotspot featuring playful Tibetan macaques in lush forests.
  • Spectacular sunrise views above rolling clouds at high elevations.
  • Fast-track entry with online booking to avoid queues and secure your visit.
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Important Notice
Price
1. Free of charge for children under 120cm in height or age under 6.
2. The price covers only the main entrance fee and does not include access to individual temples (e.g., Wannian Temple) and other cableways (e.g., Wanniansi Cableway) .
 
How to Book and Use
1. Please show your passport and QR codes.
2. The entrance tickets, shuttle bus service, and cable way tickets are valid for two days from the selected visiting date:
     - The entrance ticket allows two-time entry within two days.
     - The round-way shuttle bus can be used only once for both the upward and downward trips.
     - The round-way cableway can be used only once for both the upward and downward trips.
Notice for shuttle bus:
Upward Boarding Locations: Emeishan High-speed Railway Station, Baoguo Temple Station, and Huangwan.
Destination: Leidongping Station. The entire bus ride takes two hours, with one scheduled stop for visitors to take a break (e.g., breathe fresh air or use restrooms). Mid-way hop-offs are not permitted.

Downward Boarding Location: Leidongping Station
Destinations: Emeishan High-speed Railway Station, Baoguo Temple Station, Huangwan; or mid-way stops at Wannian Temple and Wuxiangang Station.
For the downward bus trip, passengers have two choices:
One is to complete the entire journey to the foot of the mountain in one go;
The other is to get off at Wannian Temple Station or Wuxiangang Station (choose one from two), and reboard the shuttle bus after sightseeing.
 
Opening Hours of the main entrance:
Apr 01 - Oct 31: 06:00 - 17:00
Nov 01 - Mar 31: 07:00 - 16:00
 
Shuttle Bus Schedule: Pick-up & Departure Times
From Baoguo Temple and Huangwan Station (Upward)
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 06:00-17:00
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 06:00-17:00
 
From Leidongping Station (Downward)
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 08:00 - 18:00
Nov 1 - Mar 31: 09:00 - 17:30

Important Notice: In case of bad weather, the bus and cable car stop service at about 16:30.
From Wannian Tempe Station / Wuxiangang (Downward)
Apr 1 - Oct 31: 06:00 - 17:00
Nov 1 – Mar 31: 07:00 - 16:00
 
Jinding Cableway Schedule (Round-trip between Jieying Hall and Golden Summit):
Operating Hours: 20 minutes before sunrise - 18:00. Times are subject to change based on on-site arrangements.
 
Change & Cancellation
1. Free cancellation if sending emails 24 hours before the entry date.
2. After the ticket is issued, the service fee is non-refundable.
What to Expect

Mount Emei - Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, famous for its unique natural landscape and Buddhist culture integration, was listed as a world cultural and natural heritage by UNESCO in 1996. Mount Emei is located in the transitional zone of the Sichuan Basin, with a complete subtropical vegetation system and diverse ecosystems covering plant types from temperate to cold regions. The forest coverage rate is as high as 87%, including over 3200 species of higher plants and various endemic species. As one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, Mount Emei has been a holy place for Buddhism since the 1st century AD. There are eight ancient temple groups, including Baoguo Temple and Wannian Temple, which preserve a large number of Buddhist statues, inscriptions, and cultural relics. ‌‌

Huazang Temple, Mount Emei
Huazang Temple, Mount Emei
Mount Emei Covered by Snow
Mount Emei Covered by Snow
   
Mount Emei's scenery changes with the seasons: in spring, blooming rhododendrons fill the mountains with subtle fragrance; summer paints the landscape in lush emerald green; autumn cloaks the slopes in a carpet of red leaves; while winter's snow-capped serenity makes sunrises glow with pristine beauty.
 

Golden Summit (Jinding): Visit the majestic Samantabhadra Statue, marvel at the breathtaking sea of clouds and sunrise - with perfect weather, you might witness the rare Buddhist Halo phenomenon.


Explore Huazang Temple and immerse yourself in its profound Buddhist atmosphere. 


Qingyin Pavilion: A 40-minute scenic walk from Wannian Temple parking lot leads you to this serene pavilion nestled in tranquil woodlands.


Wuxiangang Hiking Trail: Trek 2.5 hours from Qingyin Pavilion along lush mountain paths to Wuxiangang, where you can see "Thread of Sky" gorge and the natural monkey zone. 

Golden Summit
Golden Summit
Cable Car to Golden Summit
The Cable Car to Mount Emei

 

One-Day Itinerary for Mount Emei
For a day trip, depart early to Emeishan Station or arrive the night before. Take the scenic sightseeing bus for 2 hours to Leidongping, then hike 1.5km or 30 mins to Jieyin Hall, where you can ride the Golden Summit Cableway to the peak, the cableway takes 6-10 minutes. After exploring, return via cableway, walk back to Leidongping, and take the bus down.

 

Tips
Dress warmly - mountain temperatures drop sharply, especially at sunrise.
Avoid provoking wild monkeys - observe from a distance during hikes.

Additional Info
 
Address:
Near Emeishan (Southwest Gate), Emeishan City
How to get to Mount Emei?
Take train to Emeishan Station, and take shuttle bus provided by the site.

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