subject: Emei Mountain - One Of The Four Most Famous Buddhist Mountains In China [print this page] Emei Mountain is a 5A level scenic spot of China and one of the four most famous Buddhist Mountains in China, accompanied with Wutai Mountain in Shanxi Province, Jiuhua Mountain in Jiangxi Province and Putuo Mountain in Zhejiang Province. It is boasting magnificence and elegance, situated 7km southwest to Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, upstream of the Yangtze River.
The sunrise visitors could view on the mountain top is very varied, but optimally begins with the ground and sky being in the same dark purple, soon showing rosy clouds, followed by a bright purple arc and then a semicircle where the sun is coming up. The Cloud Sea, which could be seen only at a high situation uaually includes several cloud phenomena, e.g. clouds appearing in the sky above, in addition to the regular clouds beneath.
The main peak of the Emei Mountain, called Wanfo Peak, is 3079.3m above sea-level. The lofty peaks are beautifully decorated with green wooded areas, lending Emei a unique elegance. The mountain is however equipped with cables specially provided for travelers, and that will be a bit more restful. Gazing at the sunrise over the clouds above the mountain is a extraordinary experience, with the view of the glittering Buddha both marvelous and mysterious. Mount Emei has a variety of temples, in which many are exquisite Buddhism antiques. The spiritual importance of Emei is such that many old Buddhists will spend several days in climbing up the mountain step by step.
This is the location of the first Buddhist temple built in China. The site has seventy-six Buddhist monasteries of the Ming and Qing period, most of which are located near the mountain top. The monasteries demonstrate a flexible architectural style that adapts to the landscape.
Emei Mountain is also famous for its affluent animal and plant resources. Many rare and endangered animal and plant species can be seen here and there, and the mountain is populated by dozens of monkeys, which will beg for food from tourists by the road.
