[Leshan Itinerary] Highlights of a One-Day Tour – Must-See Spots & Easy Travel Plan

This easy itinerary covers top sights, tasty local food, and smart travel tips—perfect for families, friends, or a quick weekend escape.

Begin your day with a spiritual journey—visit Baoguo Temple, admire the Maitreya statue at Fuhu Temple, and make a pilgrimage to the golden Bodhisattva at Jinding, capturing the heart of Emei's Buddhist culture. Then, explore the ancient Wuliang Hall at Wannian Temple and get up close with nature in the Emeishan Ecological Monkey Area—where history, wildlife, and wonder meet.

Located near the entrance of Mount Emei, Baoguo Temple dates back to the Ming Dynasty and serves as the starting point for most visitors. The temple's name plaque was inscribed by Emperor Kangxi himself, and today it remains the spiritual hub of the mountain.

Key halls include the Maitreya Hall, Great Hall, Seven Buddha Hall, and Samantabhadra Hall. It’s also the headquarters of the Emeishan Buddhist Association, where major religious ceremonies are held.

Address: Mount Emei Scenic Area, Huangwan Township, Mount Emei, Leshan City, Sichuan Province

Business hours: Open from 07:00 to 18:00

Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, Fuhu Temple—also known as Huxi Zen Forest—was later rebuilt in the Song and Qing dynasties. Its name, meaning "Subduing Tiger," comes from two legends: one tells of a monk suppressing a tiger that harmed locals; another suggests the temple is named after the nearby mountain shaped like a crouching tiger.

A peaceful stop on the Mount Emei trail, it offers quiet beauty and deep spiritual charm.

Address: Mount Emei Scenic Area, Leshan City

Business hours: Open from 08:00 to 16:00

At 3,079 meters above sea level, the Golden Summit is Mount Emei’s highest point and a sacred site in Chinese Buddhism. Its centerpiece is the awe-inspiring 48-meter-tall, four-faced golden statue of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva—the tallest of its kind in the world and the only one representing all ten directions.

Behind the statue stands Huayan Temple, home to the Golden Hall (Samantabhadra Hall), the tallest temple on the mountain. Inside, you’ll find a striking bronze statue of Samantabhadra riding an elephant—a powerful symbol of wisdom and virtue.

Address: No. 41, Mingshan South Road, Emeishan City, Leshan City

Business hours: Open from 06:00 to 17:00 tomorrow

Located at the foot of Guanxin Ridge, Wannian Temple is one of Mount Emei’s eight major temples, originally built during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Once called Puxian Temple, it was renamed during the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli reign.

Its highlight is the Beamless Hall, a unique all-brick structure built to honor the emperor’s mother. Don’t miss the Xingyuan Building, which holds sacred relics including the Buddha’s tooth, palm-leaf scriptures, and the Wanli Golden Seal—true treasures of Buddhist culture.

Address: Mount Emei Scenic Area, Huangwan Township, Mount Emei, Leshan City

Business hours: Open from 07:00 to 18:00 tomorrow

Located between Hongchunping and Qingyin Pavilion, this is the largest wild monkey reserve in China. With plank roads, pavilions, and suspension bridges, it's designed for safe, up-close encounters with Mount Emei’s lively macaques.

Here, monkeys roam freely and interact playfully with visitors—creating a fun, lively atmosphere that’s become a beloved part of the Emei experience.

Address: Mount Emei Scenic Area, Huangwan Township, Mount Emei, Leshan City

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round evaluate: