how to get to the top of mt. emei to see the golden summit?

Question

I'm going to Chengdu for about 4 days starting on a Saturday. I would like to go to Leshan on Saturday to see the big Buddha and then go to the top for the Golden Summit. The question is, since I am not an experienced hiker, how do I get to the top of the mountain? I don't mind hiking but it would be nice to know it won't be too hard for someone with little experience. Also, are there any recommendations on where to stay if I want to see the sunrise at the top?  Thanks!

Kelly · Answer

To be honest, two days are usually needed to hike onto the Golden Summit. If it is ok with you, there are clear signs and directions in the mountain, which are marked both in Chinese and English. Or try to ask for a map at the ticket office at the foot of the mount. If you wanna save time, after arriving at Baoguosi Bus Station at the foot of the mountain from Leshan Big Buddha, you can transfer to another bus to Leidongping first. There you can take the cable car onto the summit or spend 2-3 hours hiking to reach.

From Chengdu to Mt. Emei and get back to CD Asked by Mohamed from Egypt \| May. 19, 2014 21:01	1 answer
How is the weather at the end of October in Leshan and at mt Emei Golden S... Asked by May from USA \| Oct. 09, 2012 03:24	1 answer
Seeing Sunset/Sunrise in 01 Dec 14 on Mt Emei in Sichuan Asked by Kevin from Malaysia \| Sep. 12, 2014 22:37	1 answer
we will be at top of Mt. Emei on 2nd May. What kind of weather can we expec... Asked by Mr.maggie from australia \| Apr. 19, 2011 02:20	1 answer
Accommodation at Golden Summit of Emei Mountain in Sichuan Asked by Long from Singapore \| Sep. 29, 2014 04:50	1 answer
Can you suggest good hotels in Emei summit gold to see sunrise? Asked by John xuhua from USA \| Oct. 15, 2013 02:58	1 answer

How to get to the top of Mt. Emei to see the Golden Summit?