Emei Mountain Buddhist Culture: One-Day Zen Awakening

Overview

Do you have 1-2 days in Chengdu and don't know what to do? Then experiencing Buddhist culture is definitely worth a try!

A sanctuary escape from urban chaos. Reconnect with your inner stillness through ancient Buddhist rituals amidst UNESCO-listed peaks. Breathe in mountain air, exhale stress.

Highlights

• Imperial Sanctuary: Enter Baoguo Temple (est. 1573)—spiritual gateway inscribed by Emperor Kangxi himself.
• Conscious Cuisine: Savor temple-style vegetarian feasts preceded by mindful eating meditation.
• Sacred Arts Trilogy: Master three ancient practices-incense sealing, silent sutra copying, and lamp-offering rituals.
• Cultural Deep Dive: Engage with monastic history through expert storytelling, unveiling legends of this UNESCO-listed "Mountain of Elegance."

Itinerary 

Breakfast ㄨ Lunch ✓ Dinner ㄨ

10:00-11:30: TEMPLE ODYSSEY

"I never knew architecture could speak—until I heard the stories in these stones." 

• Decode Ming Dynasty architecture secrets. Trace celestial carvings on 400-year-old eaves as your guide decodes hidden Buddhist symbols
• Offer lamps and candles at Mahavira Hall.
• Trace Buddhist history and culture through storyteller-guides.

11:30-12:30: MINDFUL FEASTING

• Practice "Five Contemplations" dining ritual.
• Savor zero-waste mountain harvest cuisine (wild bamboo shoots, tofu).

12:30-13:30: INK MEDITATION

"The moment my brush touched paper, city noise vanished. This silence is louder than any meditation app."

• Purify hands with water- preparing body and mind for revelation.
• Transcribe Heart Sutra in golden silence.
• Receive wisdom blessings through brushstrokes.

13:30-15:00: FRAGRANCE ALCHEMY

"My incense seal now sits on my desk—one deep breath transports me back to the misty mountains."

• Craft Tang-style seal incense with sandalwood/myrrh.
• Learn scent therapy techniques to calm the mind.

Include

• Baoguo Temple admission
• Gourmet vegetarian lunch
• Sacred arts materials (incense tools, sutra scrolls)
• Chinese-speaking cultural guide
• Travel insurance
• Blessing luck bag

Exclude

• Transportation to/from Emei Mountain
• Personal purchases
• Translator device rental 

Additional Information

1. The temple is a quiet place for Buddhism. Please do not make noise in the temple and do not speak loudly in the hall.
2. Please do not bring meat into the temple during the activity. Do not smoke or drink in the temple.
3. When you meet a monk, call him "Master" or "Venerable Master". When meeting a monk, put your hands together, bow your head slightly, and chant "Amitabha/Master, good luck".
4. In case of special policies of the scenic spot, Buddhist activities in the temple, special arrangements or other force majeure factors, the itinerary content will be reasonably adjusted according to the actual situation.
5. 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.

Confirmation Detail

1. You'll get confirmation within 12 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