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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Mount Emei Tourism Area

乐山市峨眉山景区

Sichuan, Leshan★ 4.6Designated 2007·29.5075°N, 103.3368°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 185/Off-peak CNY 110

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Mount Emei Tourism Area

Mount Emei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of China's Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains. Rising to 3,099 meters, it features the 8th-century Leshan Giant Buddha carved into a cliff at its base, ancient temples like Baoguo and Qingyin Pavilion, and diverse ecosystems from subtropical forest to alpine meadow, often shrouded in its famous sea of clouds.

Highlights

One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains; golden summit with sea of clouds and 'Buddha light'; Wannian Temple; monkeys; hot springs.

Suggested Route

Take the sightseeing bus from the base to Leidongping, cable car to the Golden Summit, then descend via Wannian Temple; allow 1-2 days.

Food & Lodging

Emei tofu, Xueshan barley and local vegetarian temple food; many temples and hotels on the mountain.

Facilities

Sightseeing buses, cable cars, restrooms and medical stations; steep steps, watch the altitude.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Mount Emei · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Book 1-3 days ahead.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport required at booking.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat '峨眉山景区') — Official booking incl. cable cars.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — Entry + transport bundles.

💡 Tip: See the golden summit at sunrise if weather allows.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

HSR to Emeishan Station (Emeishan Station) from Chengdu ~1.5h; free shuttle/bus to visitor center; ~150 km from Chengdu Shuangliu Airport; ~40 km from Leshan.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official WeChat 'Emeishan Shitu booking site'/ciotour.com; timed ticket, peak-season limited.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 185 (≈ $26)/Off-peak CNY 110 (≈ $15)

Address

Leshan City Emeishan City Huangwan Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

乐山市峨眉山景区

乐山市峨眉山市黄湾镇

Leshan City Emeishan City Huangwan Town

29.5075, 103.3368

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