MOUNT EMEI · SICHUAN

Mount Emei: Forest Walks, Temples and the Golden Summit

Leave time for the mountain between the views.

On Mount Emei, the journey moves between very different worlds: green valleys, tiled temple roofs and the open heights of the Golden Summit. The mountain paths and temple stops give you reasons to linger along the way.

A greener chapter of Sichuan.

Mount Emei is in Sichuan, southwest China. Its Buddhist temples and forest landscapes share a UNESCO World Heritage listing. For a journey that begins in Chengdu, it offers a change of rhythm: time among trees and temple buildings, alongside the bigger mountain views.

Our suggestion is to choose a part of the mountain for time on foot, then give the summit its own place in the plan. The pleasure comes from enjoying each setting, with a walking distance that suits your group.

Then, a different scale.

The Golden Summit brings temple architecture into a more open mountain setting. Huazang Temple and the golden Samantabhadra statue give the summit a character of its own. Clear skies, cloud and mist each change the view; the photograph below captures one moment of light.

Shape your Mount Emei days.

Tell us your travel month, group size and preferred walking pace. We can plan the China-side transport, guiding and accommodation around your Sichuan journey. Summit weather, altitude, current access and transport arrangements help determine the final plan.