01City Guide
Baoguo Temple
报国寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to Baoguo Temple.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
Quick Facts
Ticket
No separate Golden Summit admission, but you need the Mount Emei ticket. Golden Summit cableway: CNY 65 up and CNY 55 down in peak season; CNY 30 up and CNY 20 down in low season.
Hours
Use Mount Emei entry hours. Golden Summit cableway daytime service is listed to 18:00; early sunrise service depends on the seasonal sunrise schedule and weather controls.
Transport
No metro. Reach Leidongping by Mount Emei sightseeing bus, walk 1.5 km to Jieyin Hall, then take the Golden Summit cableway or continue on foot.
Duration
4-6 hours from the mountain base; longer if staying for sunrise
Best Time
Clear autumn days and winter snow windows; check weather before committing
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Check the mountain weather first
Golden Summit is worth the effort when visibility is good. Heavy fog, rain, or strong wind can remove the view and slow cableway operations.
Tip:Weather matters more here than in the lower temples.
2
Use the standard bus-cableway route
Take the sightseeing bus to Leidongping, walk 30-40 minutes to Jieyin Hall, then ride the cableway to the upper station.
Tip:The short walk is still uphill and can be icy in winter.
3
Visit the statue and Huazang Temple area
Once on top, give time to the 48-meter Samantabhadra statue, Huazang Temple, viewpoints, and safe edges near the cliffs.
Tip:Do not lean over railings or cliff edges for photos.
4
Plan sunrise by sleeping high
For sunrise, stay at Golden Summit or Leidongping the night before. A same-morning trip from the city is not reliable.
Tip:Book lodging early in high season.
5
Protect your return time
Return by cableway, walk back to Leidongping, and catch the sightseeing bus before the relevant station closes for the day.
Tip:Missing the bus is the expensive mistake to avoid.
Highlights
- Highest-profile viewpoint and Buddhist landmark on Mount Emei
- 48-meter ten-direction Samantabhadra statue
- Chance of cloud sea, sunrise, snow views, and distant mountain views in clear weather
- Efficient access by sightseeing bus plus cableway
- Useful standalone page for travelers focused only on Mount Emei's top section
Insider Tips
✦Bring a warm layer in every season; the summit is much colder than the base.
✦Use non-slip shoes in winter or wet weather.
✦Carry snacks and water, but keep food hidden around monkey areas lower down.
✦Do not plan tight evening train connections after a Golden Summit visit.
✦If weather is poor, consider lower mountain temples instead of forcing the summit.
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乐山文庙
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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Typical Visit
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All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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05City Guide
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乐山大佛白天游船
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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06City Guide
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乐山大佛
All Ages
Admission
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Typical Visit
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