01City Guide
Baoguo Temple
报国寺
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to Baoguo Temple.
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 10 temple ticket. You also need Mount Emei access for the scenic area; Wannian cableway is separate.
Hours
May 1-Oct 7: 06:00-18:30. Oct 8-Apr 30: 07:00-17:50.
Transport
No metro. Take the Mount Emei sightseeing bus to Wannian Temple station, then walk uphill or use the Wannian cableway.
Duration
1.5-3 hours; longer if continuing to Qingyin Pavilion
Best Time
Spring and autumn; summer mornings for cooler walking
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Decide walk or cableway from the station
The climb from the parking area can take 1-1.5 hours for many visitors. Use the cableway if you need to save time or knees.
Tip:The walk is scenic but not flat.
2
Focus on the beamless brick hall
The main reason to enter is the historic Beamless Brick Hall and the bronze Samantabhadra-on-elephant statue.
Tip:This is one of Emei's most important temple stops.
3
Connect it to a lower mountain route
After Wannian Temple, active travelers can continue down toward Qingyin Pavilion and the gorge areas instead of returning immediately.
Tip:Check time and weather before adding the descent.
4
Protect your knees on the way down
The route involves steps, slopes, and wet stone in places. Use poles or slow pacing if descending toward Qingyin Pavilion.
Tip:Rain makes this section harder.
Highlights
- Major historic temple on Mount Emei
- Beamless Brick Hall and Song-dynasty bronze Samantabhadra statue
- Useful middle-mountain stop between bus routes and hiking paths
- Choice of walking or cableway access
- Good pairing with Qingyin Pavilion for a deeper lower-mountain day
Insider Tips
✦Bring small cashless payment readiness for the temple ticket.
✦Use the cableway if you are saving energy for Golden Summit later.
✦Wear shoes that handle wet steps.
✦Allow more time than the map suggests if visiting with older travelers.
✦Do not try to add every Emei temple in one day.
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