Mount Emei 3-Day 2-Night Hiking Guide: From Foot to Golden Summit, Complete Accommodation & Food Records
Experience Mount Emei in depth with this 3-day 2-night hiking guide. From the mountain foot to the Golden Summit, we cover scenic routes, local accommodation, traditional cuisine, and essential tips—perfect for hiking enthusiasts planning an adventure in Sichuan. Book your trip easily with our trusted Chengdu travel agency for guided suggestions, scenic route advice, and local travel tips.
Day 1: Baoguo Temple → Fuhu Temple → Qingyin Pavilion → Stay at Wuxiangang (8 km, 3 hours)
Start at 9:00 AM from Baoguo Temple. Walk 15 minutes to Fuhu Temple (free entrance, surrounded by bamboo groves, perfect for traditional costume photos). Continue along the stream trail for 1 hour to Qingyin Pavilion, famous for the “Double Bridge Clear Sound” scenery—best photographed around 2 PM.
Then hike toward Wuxiangang and arrive by 12:00 PM. Stay at Wuxiangang Guesthouse (220 RMB/night) with a balcony and mountain views.
Meals:
Lunch at the guesthouse: bamboo shoot stir-fried with local cured pork (48 RMB) and tofu rice (15 RMB).
Dinner at “Snack Street”: Xu BBQ skewers (3 RMB/pork skewer) with Emei Snow Beer (5 RMB/bottle).
Day 2: Wuxiangang → Wannian Temple → Xixiang Pool → Stay at Xixiang Pool (15 km, 6 hours)
Depart 8:00 AM via the Wuxiangang → Wannian Temple trail (5 km, 2 hours, gentle slopes with tea gardens). Arrive at Wannian Temple by 10:00 AM (10 RMB entrance, featuring the historic Beamless Hall and majestic Buddha statues).
Lunch: Vegetarian temple meal (20 RMB/person) with rice porridge, steamed buns, and four vegetable dishes.
Continue hiking 10 km to Xixiang Pool (approx. 4 hours; includes steeper sections—trekking poles recommended). Arrive by 4:00 PM and stay in temple guest rooms (200 RMB/night, simple but clean with hot water).
Evening highlights: Sunset views over distant mountains and the peaceful temple ambiance with soft bell chimes—a serene experience for hikers.
Day 3: Xixiang Pool → Leidongping → Golden Summit → Return (10 km, 4 hours)
Wake up at 5:00 AM. Depart 5:30 AM for Leidongping (5 km, 2 hours; early morning dew may make trails slippery, wear anti-slip shoes).
Take the cable car to Golden Summit (120 RMB round trip), arriving at 8:00 AM. Enjoy the sunrise (around 8:10 AM), visit the Samantabhadra statue, and explore She Shen Cliff.
Return via cable car by 10:00 AM. Lunch at Emei Renjia at Leidongping: cured pork fried rice (20 RMB) and pickled vegetable soup (10 RMB). At 1:30 PM, take the sightseeing bus back to the mountain base, then return to Chengdu by 2:00 PM.
Gear Recommendations
30L hiking backpack
Hiking shoes
Waterproof jacket
Trekking poles
Headlamp
Thermos
Snacks (beef jerky, chocolate)
Female hikers: keep pack weight under 5 kg (~10 lbs)
Estimated Costs
Entrance fees: 160 RMB
Sightseeing bus: 90 RMB
Cable car: 120 RMB
Accommodation: 620 RMB
Meals: 300 RMB
Total per person: ~600 RMB, ideal for in-depth hiking trips.
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