About
Emeishan, also written 峨眉山, is a sacred Buddhist mountain in China, and the town that grows up around it serves as the gateway for visitors. It is a place where religious history, mountain scenery and wildlife meet, and it suits travellers who want to combine walking and temple visits with time in nature.
What the visit offers
- Ancient temples set along the mountain, which give the journey a spiritual character and a sense of age.
- Diverse wildlife, so the mountain is as much a natural area as a religious one. Keep your eyes open on the paths.
- Sunrise views from the upper slopes, which many visitors plan their day around.
Planning your trip
Emeishan works well as a stop of a day or more, with time set aside for the temples and for the view at dawn. Because the mountain is a working sacred site, it is worth arriving with a calm pace and an open mind, and treating the temples with the respect their visitors give them.
The surrounding area offers a quieter counterpoint to the mountain itself. Whether you come for the faith, the scenery or the wildlife, Emeishan rewards those who give it time rather than rushing from one viewpoint to the next.