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BAOGUO MONASTERY
Constructed during Ming Emperor Wanlifs reign in 1615, Baoguo Monastery, along with Fuhu Monastery is the largest Temple on EmeiMountain. Previously known as the Assembled Religions Hall, Baoguo (meaning dedication to ones country) united the three religions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. Cast in 1564, the Monastery is home to the second largest bell in China-Shengji Bell, weighing 12.5 tons, and with more than 60,000 characters written on it.
FUHU MONASTERY
Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, Fuhu Monastery (Hidden Tiger Monastery) was named after a tiger that harassed the inhabitants of the monastery. Inside the Temple grounds you will find a 17 story high bronze tower with 4,700 Buddhist figures engraved on it, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).
WANNIANTEMPLE
Emei Mountains oldest Temple, Wannian dates back to the Jin Dynasty(AD 280-316). First named after Bodhisattva Puxian, the deity worshipped at MountEmei, WannianTemple was originally known as Baishui Puxian Monastery. The most important statue in the Temple was sculptured in AD 980. The Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong, had a 8.5 meter bronze statue of the Bodhisattva Puxian riding his white elephant built, and today it resides in Wuliang Hall. The statue is surrounded by 1000 smaller copper statues of Buddha. |
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SEASONS
@Emei Mountain can be visited all year round, but the seasons do vary in temperature and scenery. In Winter, Emei Mountain will be very cold with temperatures dropping below zero between November and March. You will see snow covering the hillsides as you are trekking up the mountain. During the summer months, it will be quite hot and humid while trekking up Mount Emei. If you are going to Emei Shan during the summer or spring you will see lush and green foliage, and at the Summit you will receive a welcome rest from the heat.
Please Note: The weather at the top of MountEmei is significantly different than at the bottom of the mountain. Please be sure to take warm clothes with you at all times throughout the year. |
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Emei Mountain |
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Known throughout China as gBeauty Under Heavenh, Emei Shan is located 150 kmfs South West of Chengdu, and is one of Chinafs 4 Sacred Buddhist Mountains. Occupying 300 sq kmfs, Emei Shan consists of 3 mountains - Dafe, Erfe, and Sanfe, with many peaks covered by lush thick forests, green bamboo, and wild monkeys.
Emei Shan once had over 100 Monasteries and Temples from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), but now only around 20 active Temples are spread out over the 4 scenic areas - WannianTemple, Qingyin Pavillion, BaoguoTemple, and the Golden Summit.
It is believed that the first monk went to Emei Mountain as early as AD100. In the past, Buddhist devotees used to throw themselves off the mountain into a rocky platform resembling Buddhafs outstretched palm, as a show of faith, after not living a life of abstinence or self-sacrifice.
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SIGHTSEEING
While most tourists go as far as the Golden Summit Temple (3077m), the highest point at Emei Mountain is the Ten Thousand Buddha Summit (3099m). Depending on how long you stay at the mountain, and on whether you hike all the way, or go to the top by hiking and catching buses there are many interesting sightseeing spots. Some of them are detailed below, while other places of interest are: Qingyin Pavillion, Elephant Bathing Pool, WoyunTemple, the 99 Hairpin Bends Path, HuayuanTemple, Long Life Pavillion. When at the Golden Summit, if the weather cooperates you will hopefully be able to take in the Sunrise, Sea of Cloud, and the Buddhist Halo.
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Emei Mountain's Weather |
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| Average Temperature () |
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0.3 |
4.4 |
7.8 |
10.3 |
12.7 |
15.4 |
14.9 |
11.1 |
7.1 |
3.4 |
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| Average Rainfall (mm) |
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-4.4 |
-0.1 |
3.5 |
6.5 |
9.2 |
8.9 |
5.3 |
1.1 |
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