Mount Emei Classic in 3 Days

Emei Mountain Classic Panorama 3-Day Tour

Golden Summit Sea of Clouds · Leshan Giant Buddha · Wannian Temple, experience the essence of Emei in one trip · Includes全程 vehicle and guide

3 Days 2 NightsMount Emei690 – 990 USD

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ClassicFirst-TimerGolden Summit SunriseLeshan Giant Buddha

Overview

Trip Overview

This classic 3-day route is designed for first-time visitors: sunrise over the Golden Summit, the ancient Wannian Temple, and the Leshan Giant Buddha. With a local driver and guide, we time the ascent to avoid crowds and stay near the summit to maximize your chance of catching sunrise.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds at Golden Summit in the early morning, with Buddha's halo and the Samantabhadra statue in one view
✓Take the scenic area shuttle directly to Leidongping, reducing walking effort
✓Wannian Temple's beamless brick hall, Baishui Qiufeng and other ancient temple highlights
✓Leshan Giant Buddha boat tour + close-up view, avoiding peak queue times
✓Close interaction with wild monkeys at Emei Mountain Ecological Monkey Area
✓Includes 2 nights in selected hotels, including 1 night near the mountain for convenient early ascent to Golden Summit
✓Dedicated vehicle throughout, with smooth connections inside and outside the scenic area
✓Local food experience: Emei tofu pudding, snow konjac braised duck

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYMount Emei

Arrive in Emei Mountain · Leshan Giant Buddha · Foot of the Mountain Culture

BreakfastNot included · Please arrange on your own

MorningArrive at Chengdu/Emei Mountain Station, private transfer to Leshan (about 1.5 hours), take a boat to view the panoramic Leshan Giant Buddha, then view the Jiuqu Plank Road up close.

LunchIncluded · Local restaurant in Leshan · Includes Leshan specialty lunch

AfternoonReturn to Emei Mountain city area, visit Baoguo Temple and Fuhu Temple, and feel the tranquility of the first temple at the mountain entrance.

DinnerIncluded · Restaurant in Emei Mountain city area · Includes Emei-style dinner

EveningCheck in at a hotel at the foot of the mountain, taste Emei tofu pudding and Bobo chicken, and rest early to prepare for the Golden Summit the next day.

TransportDedicated business vehicleStay4-star hotel at the foot of Emei Mountain

2DAYMount Emei

Golden Summit Sunrise · Sea of Clouds and Buddha's Halo · Wannian Temple

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel · Includes breakfast

MorningGet up early and take the scenic shuttle to Leidongping, walk to Jieyin Hall and take the cableway to Golden Summit, view the sunrise, sea of clouds, and the Samantabhadra statue, and visit the Golden Hall, Silver Hall, and Bronze Hall.

LunchIncluded · Mountain restaurant · Includes simple meal

AfternoonDescend the mountain to visit Wannian Temple, see the beamless brick hall and the bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding an elephant; then go to Bailong Cave and Qingyin Pavilion to hear the Qingyin of the Twin Bridges.

DinnerIncluded · Mountain restaurant · Includes local flavor

EveningCheck in at a hotel in the mountain, enjoy the tranquility of the mountains, and taste local dishes such as snow konjac braised duck.

TransportScenic area shuttle + cableway + dedicated business vehicleStay4-star hotel in Emei Mountain

3DAYMount Emei

Ecological Monkey Area · Qingyin Pavilion · Return Trip

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel · Includes breakfast

MorningGo to the Emei Mountain Ecological Monkey Area and interact with the monkeys (please do not feed them your own food), then visit Yixiantian and the ecological gorge.

LunchIncluded · Restaurant at the foot of the mountain · Includes lunch

AfternoonReturn to the foot of the mountain, and if time permits, visit the Emei Mountain Museum to learn about geology and Buddhist culture, then private transfer to the station/airport.

DinnerNot included · Please arrange on your own

EveningEnd the tour and return to Chengdu or continue to the next destination.

TransportDedicated business vehicleStayNone

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Mount Emei	4-star hotel at the foot of Mount Emei	4-star	Standard Twin Room	1 night
Mount Emei	4-star hotel in the middle of Mount Emei	4-star	Standard Twin Room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Golden Summit of Mount Emei

The highest peak of Mount Emei, a sacred place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds and see the Samantabhadra statue.

Wannian Temple

One of the oldest ancient temples on Mount Emei, famous for its beamless brick hall.

Leshan Giant Buddha

The world's largest stone-carved seated Maitreya Buddha, suitable for both boat viewing and close-up visits.

Mount Emei Ecological Monkey Area

An ecological area for close interaction with wild monkeys.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Golden Summit sunrise photography with a photographer	Mount Emei	2 hours of one-on-one photography with a professional photographer, including 10 retouched photos	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Leshan Giant Buddha VIP boat tour	Leshan	Private boat tour, avoiding crowds, includes commentary	CNY	Price upon request	Open depending on water level

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Exclusive business vehicle and driver throughout the trip
Chinese-speaking driver-guide service (upgrade to English-speaking guide available)
2 nights of hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
Meals as listed in the itinerary (2 breakfasts and 3 main meals)
Mount Emei scenic area entrance ticket, shuttle bus, and cable car
Leshan Giant Buddha boat tour and entrance ticket
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation (air/train tickets)
Personal expenses outside the itinerary
Single room supplement
Tips for guide and driver
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Alcoholic drinks, beverages, and meals not listed

Notes

Good to Know

The Golden Summit sunrise is affected by weather, and viewing it is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.
Please do not feed the monkeys your own food in the monkey area to avoid scratches.
If you need an English-speaking guide, please inform us 7 days in advance.
The itinerary can be slightly adjusted according to flight/train times.

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