Emei Shan Mountains, China

Emei Shan Mountain is located in Sichuan province. It is not just an important natural attraction for the people of China. They consider it a priceless Buddhist sanctuary. Volcanic activity has largely contributed to the formation of this mountainous region. You can see many interesting formations here. Lava rocks underlie them. Nature fans have been visiting this beautiful mountain area for many hundreds of years. Pilgrims also flock here. Several dozen Buddhist temples and monasteries are located on the slopes of the mountain.

One of the oldest monasteries is almost 2,000 years old. It was founded in the 1st century BC. There is an interesting walking trail on the slope of mount Emei Shan. Pilgrims from all over the world come to these places to walk through it. It will be interesting to overcome the difficult path along the mountain path also for ordinary tourists. You can admire exotic plants, watch birds and other animals, as well as view the picturesque foothill areas from a height during the hike.

It is not necessary to climb to the top of the mountain on foot. There is a road here. You can drive a car through it almost to the top. Beautiful temples and monasteries are located right among the exotic vegetation. Almost all of them are open to the public. Several modest hotels are located along the trail. You will be able to quite settle down for the night there. The number of tourists in these places has increased significantly in recent years. Therefore local residents opened small cafes and shopping stalls along the trail. Water and street food are sold in them. Climbing mount Emei Shan is an interesting adventure that all fans of outdoor activities should experience. Next - Pingyao Gucheng Town