Mt. Emei Summit & Forest Trails | 6-Day Hiking Journey

Hiking trail through the forests of Mt. Emei in Sichuan

Highlights

Highlights: Mt. Emei Hiking · 3,077 m Golden Summit · Historic Mountain Trails · Forest & Wildlife · Qingyin Pavilion · Local Traditions · Mountain Herb Walk

Trip Overview

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Best Time: Year-round
Altitude: 500–3,077 m
Fitness Level: Moderate–Challenging · Flexible hiking level

Travel Information

Accommodation: 5-star Hotel &Selected Hotel
Departure: Chengdu
Ideal For: Hikers · Active travelers · Nature lovers · Mountain & culture explorers

Photos

Starry night above the Golden Summit of Mt. Emei
View from the Golden Summit of Mt. Emei toward distant snow mountains
Sea of clouds surrounding the Golden Summit of Mt. Emei
Forest hiking path on Mt. Emei during a multi-day hiking journey
Wang Hu leading travelers on a medicinal herb gathering walk in Mt. Emei
Tibetan macaque in the forests of Mt. Emei, Sichuan
Wild macaque along a forest trail on Mt. Emei

Walk Mt. Emei, Not Just Visit It

Mt. Emei is often experienced through sightseeing buses, cable cars and famous viewpoints. This journey takes a different approach — following the mountain on foot through forests, stone paths, temples and changing elevations.

Walking allows the mountain to unfold gradually, turning the route itself into part of the experience rather than simply moving between attractions.

Earn the View at 3,077 m

For stronger hikers, take on a full-day ascent from Qingyin Pavilion through Hongchunping, Xianfeng Temple, Xixiangchi and Leidongping before reaching the Golden Summit at 3,077 m.

The challenging route takes approximately 10–12 hours, moving from forest valleys toward the mountain’s highest and most iconic landscape.

Choose How Hard You Want to Hike

You do not need to be an endurance hiker to experience this journey. The summit day can be adapted with light walking, sightseeing buses and cable cars, allowing travelers with different fitness levels to experience Mt. Emei at a comfortable pace.

The route is private and flexible, so the mountain can be experienced around your ability rather than forcing every traveler into the same hiking plan.

Into Emei’s Wilder Side

Beyond the summit, continue through Qingyin Pavilion, One-Line Sky and the Ecological Monkey Zone, walking through dense forests and quieter ecological areas where Tibetan macaques and other native wildlife may be encountered along the way.

Changing elevation brings different vegetation, forest environments and landscapes, revealing a side of Mt. Emei that is easy to miss on a conventional sightseeing visit.

Discover the Traditions Behind the Trails

The journey does not end with the hike. After exploring the mountain on foot, spend time in Luomu Ancient Town and discover traditions rooted in the same landscape — from Emei martial arts to the local medicinal plants found in the surrounding hills.

Train with an inheritor of Emei Kung Fu and later follow your master into the mountains to identify plants such as He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Smilax and Mugwort, with seasonal gathering where conditions allow.

Day 1 — Chengdu → Leshan → Mt. Emei

Altitude: Chengdu approx. 500 m → Mt. Emei foothills
Stay: Yixi Qingyin

Leave Chengdu and travel to the Leshan Giant Buddha, carved into the cliffs where three rivers meet. Continue toward Mt. Emei and settle near Qingyin Pavilion.

Ease into the mountain with Emei tea and a gentle evening walk among forests and streams — a relaxed introduction before the following day’s main ascent.

Highlights: Leshan Giant Buddha · Qingyin Pavilion · Forest Walk · Emei Tea

Day 2 — Mt. Emei Full-Day Hike → Golden Summit

Altitude: Golden Summit 3,077 m
Hiking: Approx. 10–12 hrs for the challenging route
Alternative: Light walking · Sightseeing bus · Cable car

This is the main hiking day of the journey.

For the full experience, begin from Qingyin Pavilion and follow the mountain through Hongchunping, Xianfeng Temple, Xixiangchi and Leidongping before continuing toward the 3,077 m Golden Summit.

The long ascent moves through forests, historic mountain paths, temples and changing elevations before finishing high above the clouds.

Travelers who prefer a gentler day can take the relaxed option, combining scenic transport and cable cars with shorter sections of walking while still reaching the Golden Summit.

Highlights: Full-Day Mountain Hike · Historic Trails · Mountain Temples · Golden Summit

Day 3 — Qingyin Pavilion → Forest Trails → Luomu Ancient Town

Driving: Approx. 30 mins
Stay: Muran · Luomu Ancient Town

After the previous day’s long ascent, return to a gentler walking rhythm through Qingyin Pavilion, One-Line Sky and Mt. Emei’s Ecological Monkey Zone.

Follow forest paths through the mountain’s lower ecological areas, looking for Tibetan macaques and experiencing the dense vegetation and streams that define another side of Emei.

In the afternoon, continue to Luomu Ancient Town and begin discovering the cultural traditions that developed around the mountain.

Highlights: Qingyin Pavilion · One-Line Sky · Forest Trails · Wildlife · Luomu Ancient Town

Day 4 — Luomu Ancient Town & Emei Martial Arts

Activity: Full-day Emei Kung Fu experience
Stay: Muran · Luomu Ancient Town

Shift from walking the mountain to understanding one of the traditions rooted in it.

Train directly with an inheritor of Emei Kung Fu, beginning with its cultural background and fundamental movements before progressing into more systematic practice.

Between sessions, explore Luomu’s old lanes and experience the quieter local life surrounding this living martial arts tradition.

Highlights: Emei Kung Fu · Living Tradition · Luomu Ancient Town

Day 5 — Mountain Herb Walk & Local Traditions

Activity: Kung Fu · Guided mountain herb walk
Stay: Muran · Luomu Ancient Town

Continue your Emei Kung Fu experience before returning to the mountain landscape from a different perspective.

Follow your master into the hills to identify local medicinal plants including He Shou Wu, Huang Jing, Smilax and Mugwort. Learn about their local names and traditional uses, with opportunities for seasonal gathering where conditions allow.

Highlights: Mountain Herb Walk · Medicinal Plants · Emei Kung Fu · Local Knowledge

Day 6 — Luomu Ancient Town → Chengdu

Driving: Approx. 2.5 hrs
Stay: —

Begin with one final morning practice before saying goodbye to your master and Luomu Ancient Town.

Return comfortably to Chengdu, bringing the journey from the summit and forest trails back to where it began.

Highlights: Final Morning Experience · Return to Chengdu

Booking & Cancellation Policy

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  • Customized or private tours require a 50% deposit after itinerary confirmation.
  • The remaining balance is payable upon arrival before the tour starts.

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days before departure: Full refund
  • 15–29 days before departure: 70% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before departure: No refund

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✓ What’s Included

  • Private vehicle & professional driver
  • Fuel, tolls & parking fees
  • 5 nights selected hotels & local guesthouse
  • English-speaking guide & trip support
  • Entrance tickets & required scenic transport
  • Sightseeing buses & cable cars according to the selected hiking option
  • Master-led Emei Kung Fu experience
  • Traditional apprenticeship experience
  • Guided mountain herb walk & medicinal plant experience
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Drinking water & first-aid supplies

✕ What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to/from Chengdu
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Single room supplement
  • Anything not listed above
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