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Emei

Mount Emei, also known as Emeishan, is a mountain in Sichuan Province, southwestern China. It is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China and a major religious and cultural site. The mountain rises to over 3,000 meters above sea level and lies near the city of Emeishan and the tourist area around Leshan.

Emei has a long-standing role in Chinese Buddhism. It is traditionally associated with the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra

The landscape combines natural beauty with cultural heritage. Visitors reach the Golden Summit, a well-known viewpoint

In 1996, Mount Emei and the nearby Leshan Giant Buddha were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage

and
has
housed
numerous
monasteries
and
temples
along
its
pilgrimage
routes.
Pilgrims
and
visitors
travel
to
the
mountain
to
pray,
study,
and
experience
its
spiritual
atmosphere,
as
well
as
its
historic
architectural
complexes.
at
the
upper
elevations,
famed
for
views
of
the
sunrise
and
sea
of
clouds.
The
mountain
features
a
network
of
hiking
trails,
cable
cars,
and
a
collection
of
temples
and
ancient
structures
set
amid
subtropical
forests
and
diverse
flora
and
fauna.
Site
for
their
combined
cultural
and
natural
value,
illustrating
the
historical
interaction
between
landscape,
religion,
and
Chinese
civilization.
The
site
continues
to
be
protected
and
managed
as
a
prominent
destination
for
cultural
preservation,
tourism,
and
scientific
study.