Overview
Embrace the golden season on a transformative 3-day journey through Mount Emei—a UNESCO World Heritage site where ancient traditions meet breathtaking natural beauty. Walk amid vibrant autumn foliage, explore sacred temples, and spend a night near the majestic Golden Summit. From tranquil tea ceremonies and mindful rituals to sunrise above the clouds, this carefully curated experience offers peace, inspiration, and lifelong memories.
About This Activity
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 3 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live Tour Guide
English, Chinese
Small Group
Limited to 8 participants
Highlights
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Stay in Sacred Spaces: Sleep in Shengshui Chan Monastery, and enjoy a night at Yangyi Shanfang near the Golden Summit.
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Cultural & Spiritual Encounters: Participate in temple rituals: morning chanting, bell striking, and tea gatherings led by cultural experts.
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Nature & Wellness: Light autumn hikes through colorful trails, Practice Eight-Section Brocade.
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Mindful Dining & Hands: Savor fresh, flavorful vegetarian meals and Join a dumpling-making session and a calming calligraphy workshop
Itinerary
Day 1- Temple Life & Cultural Immersion
Breakfast ㄨ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓
Morning
Meet at First Mountain Pavilion—discover stone carvings and the cultural fusion of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, tea, and martial arts.
Transfer to Shengshui Chan Monastery for check-in and a mindful vegetarian lunch.
Afternoon
Guided Temple Tour with cultural storytelling.
Autumn Tea Gathering: Sip tea, share stories, and find inner calm.
Make Vegetarian Dumplings in the temple kitchen.
Evening
Hands-on Calligraphy: A meditative session to quiet the mind.
Accommodation: Shengshui Zen Temple
Day 2- Mountain Hiking & Golden Summit Wonders
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ㄨ
Morning
Morning Chanting & Bell Ceremony
Eight-Section Brocade session to energize the body.
Autumn Walk to Chunyang Hall amid golden scenery.
Afternoon
Scenic bus and cable car ride to the Golden Summit.
Enjoy panoramic views, sea of clouds, and a stunning sunset (weather permitting).
Evening
Free time to explore the Golden Summit under the stars.
Accommodation: Yangyi Shanfang near Golden Summit
Day 3- Sunrise & Blessings
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ㄨ
Morning
Optional viewing of sunrise and sea of clouds.
Golden Summit Tour with deep cultural insight.
Strike the Bell for blessings and good fortune.
Afternoon
Scenic bus ride down the mountain.
Program concludes—return at your own pace.
Include
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Activities All listed cultural sessions, tea gatherings, hikes, and workshops
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Accommodation 2 nights in a guest room (double room)
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Transportation Chartered car to/from Shengshui Zen Temple
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Meals Vegetarian meals listed in the itinerary
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Services Volunteer-led explanation service
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Insurance Travel insurance during the event
Exclude
- Transportation from your residence to Mount Emei.
- If you request a single room, a single room surcharge will be charged.
- Other personal expenses.
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Entrance Tickets:
- Mount Emei Scenic Area Ticket: ¥160/person
- Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: ¥90/person
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Golden Summit Round-Trip Cable Car: ¥120/person
- Translator device rental.
Additional Information
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You must bring your original passport to check in.
- You must participate in the itinerary and activities throughout the trip without special reasons, and do not be late or leave early.
- When entering the temple, you must abide by the temple life rules, respect the Three Treasures, and follow the arrangements of the temple volunteers.
- Dress appropriately and do not wear vests, shorts, slippers, etc. when in the temple.
- During the event, all vegetarian meals are in the temple. Please do not bring meat, tobacco, and alcohol into the temple; you must be frugal when eating and never waste.
- The temple is a pure place for Buddhism. Please do not make noise or run in the temple. Smoking is prohibited in the temple, and all things cannot be moved without permission.
- This trip is suitable for people with stable physical and mental health. If you have heart disease, hypertension, mental illness, infectious diseases, pregnant women, or those who are too old, it is not recommended to participate; minors are not allowed to sign up alone.
- In case of special policies of temples and scenic spots, temple activities and special arrangements or other force majeure factors, the itinerary content will be reasonably adjusted according to the actual situation. Please understand.
- If you need language translation, you can use the free translation function provided by our APP (REALCHINATRIP on Google Play). In addition, we provide additional translator rental services.
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Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers.
- For the safety of youth and child, please select at least one adult.
Confirmation Detail
- You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support (support@realchinatrip.com)
Cancellation policy
- 7+ days prior: Full refund
- 4-6 days prior: 20% cancellation fee
- 1-3 days prior: 40% cancellation fee + 40% delay fee
- Same-day: 60% cancellation fee + 60% delay fee
