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 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.

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

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